Accounting Administrator

Hayward Industries. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment globally, with a significant presence in the residential and commercial pool market that is continuously growing.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment, including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control, and energy solutions at our company-owned facilities in North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Rhode Island, Georgia, Spain, and China. We have distribution facilities in France, Canada, and U.S. This role can be based in our Charlotte, Phoenix or Atlanta offices. 

This role supports the accounting and accounts payable functions by accurately processing vendor invoices, verifying pricing, quantities, freight, and duty charges, and ensuring timely payment through Sage and Tungsten. Responsibilities include reconciling vendor statements, reviewing freight bills, managing RMAs, supporting cost-saving initiatives, and assisting with general accounting and receivables tasks.

• Match and receive packing slips with corresponding invoices delivered by the vendor. Enter into Sage and into Tungsten to process for payment. Verifying quantities, pricing and freight charges are accurate.
• Verify any duty charges are correct and ensure correct allocation in Sage.
• Review monthly statements received from vendors to verify all transactions have been accounted for and resolve any outstanding discrepancies such as skipped invoices or lost checks.
• Review FedEx freight bills ensuring the appropriate charges are billed correctly and communicate any discrepancies with operations manager.
• Perform monthly cost saving evaluation on vendor changes made following the Hayward acquisition.
• Manage the process of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs). Work with vendors to determine the faults with material and provide resolution either replacements parts or credits.
• Assist accounting department with any miscellaneous data entry tasks and other accounting needs such as working receivables.

• 1-2 years General Accounting Experience
• Accounting Degree
• Sage Experience

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