Finance Specialist
Department: Finance
Direct supervisor: Finance Team Lead
As a Finance Specialist, you work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to make sure the company’s finances are rigorously and precisely managed.
There are four main facets to this job:
- 1. Process vendor bills. You will review bills we receive from vendors and prepare them for payment in our ERP system. It is important that you can communicate clearly and work at a fast pace so issues are resolved quickly and payments are sent out in a timely manner. You also must have strong attention to detail to ensure expenses are consistently and properly categorized.
- 2. Process receivable payments. You will record payments from customers in our ERP system and communicate with customers to make sure invoices are paid on time. You will partner with our Account Managers to investigate customers’ claims and resolve open issues on customer accounts.
- 3. Uphold internal controls. You will communicate internally to make sure proper processes are followed and that our systems and workflows are functioning properly. Performing at a high level in this role involves a combination of enforcing existing internal controls and also spotting areas where our processes can be improved.
- 4. Assist in preparing reports. You will assist company leadership with analyzing company results. This requires gathering and presenting financial data so company leaders can effectively evaluate performance.
Values and skills
- You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. A very high capacity for learning, a commitment to excellence, and high energy are essential to success.
Education, experience, and qualifications
- You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields could be helpful. You must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location and hours
- This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
About the department
- The Finance department ensures Tekton’s finances are rigorously and precisely managed. The department is tasked with Tekton’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions.
About the company
Tekton, Inc. is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are dedicated to making the best hand tools you will ever own, and we start by designing the products that we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We focus especially on tools used in mechanical and assembly work; our core categories include systems of hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.