Title:  Accounting Coordinator

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But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running. 

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Department: Finance

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Reporting to: Controller

Role: Permanent

Accounting Coordinator

About the Role 

Process sales incentive payments along with verification and data entry of Tax ID's and bank accounts for retailers in JTI's internal sales system (TME).  First point of contact for the Sales force, manage the Accounting shared mailbox, respond and investigate issues/queries. Deposit and issue checks.  Assist with employees with their corporate credit cards and Concur expense queries as required.
 

What you will do

• Liaise cross functionally with Sales department diligently supporting their needs with payment investigations, discrepancies and resolution, and monitor the Accounting shared mailbox.
• Daily processing of sales incentive payments in JTI's internal sales system (TME) including stop and reissue payments, verification and entering Tax ID and bank accounts into the system within a quick turnaround time.
• Deposit checks, issue manual checks upon approval, and recording of the transactions.
• Coordinate the issuance and terminations of corporate credit cards. Respond to queries with T&E expense claims in Concur.
• Perform and support requests of additional duties or special projects from Manager as necessary.
   

Who We Are Looking For

A well-organized, passionate, and detailed-oriented person, with:
 

• 4 year BA/BS Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, or related fields.
• 0-2 years of work experience
• Fluency in English is essential to liaise with the Sales department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• General bookkeeping knowledge. Familiarity with accounting principles.
• Ability to work with automated payment systems.
• Strong organizational and excellent communication skills is a must.
• Ability to work efficiently and move work along at a brisk pace. 
• Focus on high results. Constant striving for maximum accuracy
   

What We Offer 

In JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate as we continue our dedication to equal pay and equal opportunities. 

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself. 

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration. 

And we care for our people's well-being - In addition to the salary, you might want to enjoy the following: 

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Personal Development 
• Medical/ Dental & Vision Plan for employee & family members.
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave of 20 Weeks
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Education/ Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Dress Code
• Hybrid Work Setup 
• Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties 
• Volunteering Activities 
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, for employees & family members. 

In addition to other perks & benefits (i.e. fitness/ wellbeing activities, employee discounts, service awards, recognition program, etc.) 

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply!