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Gates Air, Inc.

Staff Accountant

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In-Office
Quincy, IL
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Quincy, IL
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
Processes customer invoices, collections, account maintenance, credit applications, order releases, sales tax activities, notes receivable, and month-end close tasks. Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reports while supporting ERP implementation, audits, financial analysis, and process improvements. Works directly with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
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Company Overview

GatesAir has been an innovator in over-the-air broadcasting for over 100 years and offers the industry’s broadest portfolio to help connect our customers to what’s next in over-the-air Television, Radio, and Distribution.


Today, GatesAir architects lead solutions for over-the-air Radio and TV and public safety communications markets.   With customers in more than 185 countries, the company leads the industry in innovation and design breakthroughs, improving efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership and ensuring the highest quality signal performance.


At GatesAir, we recognize that our employees are the key to our continued success.  Our employees have an impact in forging the direction for the future and driving market leading performance and financial results.  We seek talented individuals that can contribute to their discipline, but also work to drive a common direction.

Specific duties include but are not limited to

Kickstart your accounting career in a role where you'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, develop core financial skills, and build a strong foundation for your future in accounting.  The Staff Accountant will be responsible for customer order review/approvals, customer invoices, AR customer accounts, and sales tax for GatesAir.  This role will deal directly with customers and order administration to resolve invoice discrepancies and will interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.  This position offers room for growth in a department that supports a worldwide organization. 


Responsibilities include:

  • Review and process customer invoices ensuring deposits and credit memos have been applied
  • Customer collections; ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies
  • Customer maintenance / new customer setup
  • Review customer credit applications
  • Review / release customer orders for booking and shipment
  • Sales tax including review of exemption certificates, reconciliation, submitting monthly reports to 3rd party consultant, and submitting payment request
  • Notes receivable maintenance / new
  • Month-end close including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting
  • Support the implementation of a new ERP system.
  • May participate in special projects such as continuous improvement initiatives, audits and financial analysis initiatives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Associates degree in accounting
  • Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed tasks
  • Experience with customer service
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
  • Problem solving skills
  • Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
  • Solid organizational and time-management skills

GatesAir offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401k matching and vacation starting out at 3 weeks annually.  Starting pay depends on experience, base of range is $50,000 annually.


EEO Statement:


GatesAir, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, genetics and any other protected group status or non-job related characteristics as directed by law.

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