Staff Accountant

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$68,400.00/yr - $84,000.00/yr

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 135 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will oversee the billing, collections, and credit functions in a high-volume, contract-based heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is critical to maintain healthy cash flow and customer relationships, with a focus on accuracy, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with operations and sales. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and systems skills, experience working with large customer accounts (End Users, OEMs and distributors), and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in long lead-time, milestone-based billing., as well as all other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including invoicing (progress billing, retention, milestones), collections, and cash application.
• Review and approve credit terms for new and existing customers, in coordination with sales and leadership.
• Monitor and manage aging reports, DSO, and customer account balances, escalating risks appropriately.
• Collaborate with the sales, operations, and project management teams to resolve invoice discrepancies or payment delays, including lien rights, contract terms, or PO issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, customer contracts, and relevant accounting standards (GAAP).
• Supervise and support a small AR team, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee month-end AR close activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer confirmations and documentation requests.
• Responsible for reporting and daily cash reconciliation.
• Assist with month-end financial close.
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements (e.g., ERP upgrades, automation, customer portals).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two to six years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with progress billing, retention, and contractual invoicing, preferable.
• Strong ERP experience.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, LOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to project-driven revenue cycles.
• Experience with large customer portals (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Exostar).
• Comfortable balancing detail-oriented tasks with strategic cash flow oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce DSO and improve AR process efficiency.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply for the Accounts Receivable Manager position at The Horsburgh & Scott Company today

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance
• IndustriesMachinery Manufacturing

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