Accounting Specialist

t Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As the Accounting Specialist for Wastech Systems & Ovivo Electronics USA your primary duties will be to handle General Accounting tasks, inclusive of Bank Reconciliation and Concur Expense Reporting for Wastech Systems & UPW.

Joining Ovivo USA Electronics Division – Wastech Systems & Ovivo Electronics USA means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet’s most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform Capital Order Entry, including collecting all required documentation and preparing initial down payment invoices.

• Assist the purchasing department with entering invoices.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of Job Directories, Vault records, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.

• Invoice all orders that are shipped or completed, ensuring alignment with shipping documentation, job milestones, and contractual terms.

• Support Capital Order invoicing processes, with the expectation of being trained to independently perform these duties over time.

• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions, including credit card processing and related documentation.

• Review Concur expense reports and perform the expense journal entries on a timely basis inclusive of project expense allocations.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and support the monthly close process and JEs

• Assist in account verification for vendors and customers.

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

• Welcome and assist guests at the front door, providing basic reception support and directing visitors appropriately.

Position Details

• The position will be in our Chatsworth, CA location. The position is full-time and non-salaried (hourly).

• The base hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the potential for extended work hours based on the business needs. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe application programs.  Ability to learn company standard software.

• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 

• Basic knowledge of accounting rules and regulations.  Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and prioritize as required.  Self-starter and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university preferred; however, experience and skills will be considered.

• Experience with Concur, Syteline, or equivalent software

• Ability to apply principles of logic to daily routine practical problems.  Ability to make decisions requiring the use of different variables applied to standard situations.

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Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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