Accounting General Ledger Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is a “working” management position. In this role, you are responsible for maintaining an accurate general ledger and the management of the day-to-day operations of the accounting dept. The day to day operations include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing to customers, reporting on cash and weekly receivables/payables and purchasing functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Data Accuracy - Responsible for the financial data that is recorded and reported to the business having the highest degree of accuracy with minimal error rates and delivered to the business at the specified time
• Report and Analyze Financial Information - Responsible for weekly reporting of the current state of the business provided at the specified time.   
• Support Monthly and Annual Close Processes - Responsible for period end closing to include the posting of inventory, processing of sales commissions and all other general ledger entries.  In addition, this position is responsible for preparing month-end financial reports, maintaining the balance sheet and distribution of reports to the management team within the specified time.
• Reconcile Accounts - Responsible for reconciliation of cash and all other accounts.
• Prepare Journal Entries - Responsible for making all journal entries throughout and at the end of the period.
• Sales and Use Tax - Responsible for coordinating with customers to ensure that we have active exemption certificates on file and for tax remission to the states where we have Nexxus.  
• Supervise up to 5 individuals responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, billing to customers, payroll.
• Other Activities as Assigned - From time to time, we have associates absent from work, requiring that other team members support that position if needed.  In this role, you are responsible for supporting other team members when they are absent from work.

EDUCATION:

• A business or finance degree is required with less than 10 years’ experience. No degree required with more than 10 years’ relevant experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient with use of Excel, Word, Email, Google docs, crystal reporting
• Detail oriented with exceptional communication skills
• Three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment including the processing of payroll.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to move about freely, climb, stoop, reach, and or move/push objects.
• Must be able to sit at desk for extended periods of time, operate keyboard for computer data input and retrieval.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and have good listening skills.
• Highly personable and urgently responsive to internal and external customers

Pre-Press Technician Operator Commercial Printing Industry

Walton Press, located in Monroe, Georgia, is a Commercial Printing Company offering high quality printing in both heat-set and cold-set processes. We are currently interviewing for a Prepress Technician. Candidates must have 5 years of experience as a Prepress Technician, with a demonstrated ability to make Qualified, Independent Decisions while working within a Team Environment. Candidate must be proficient in Imposing, pre-flighting, and correcting files for offset printing using Kodak Prinergy Workflow and have a working knowledge in the following Adobe applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Illustrator. Experience with Enfocus Pitstop a plus. We offer a competitive Medical benefit package, in a Drug free, and Equal Opportunity Work Place.

Entry Level Manufacturing Press

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Moving skids in and out of work area, using pallet jack/electric pallet jack.
• Bind product with strap or string tie manually or with foot pedal/hand operated machine.
• Stack product on a pallet in the order specified by the pressman/supervisor; constant bending and stooping required.
• Palletize finished products at a pace determined by the press; observe product to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Make sure that the correct skid tags are placed on the skid and product counted correctly. All counts must be 100% accurate. No tolerance for inaccurate counts.
• Check product for proper quality characteristics (offsetting, gusset or wrinkle, ink, register, etc.)
• Clean area and equipment when the machine is down or in make-ready.
• Work on rejects if needed.
• Set up Stacker with new job requirements.
• Transport the product to staging.
• Observe all safety practices, report unguarded/unsafe equipment and all unsafe work practices.
• Other assignments as given by the supervisor or management

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year experience in a production printing environment preferred but not required
• Able to write, speak, read, comprehend, and execute basic written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to use a tape measure and use basic tools (box / open end wrench, etc.)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail
• Capable of performing in a fast-paced environment
• Able to distinguish colors (not “color blind”)
• Able to function well under pressure while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude with co-workers
• Self-disciplined and energetic

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to move about freely, climb, stoop, reach, and or move/push objects.
• Ability to work on a concrete floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate forklift
• Ability to operate pallet jack, pulling a load of approximately 1400 pounds
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Able to stand and/or walk on a concrete floor for up to 12 hours.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.

Stitcher Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to and promotes all company safety policies and procedures.
• Able to read and interpret information from job ticket.
• Reports to Bindery Manager any concerns to ensure that both the technical and workflow issues are addressed.
• Ensures that saddle-stitching equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
• Communicates with Bindery Manager on validity of standards and expectations from the project plan.
• Responsibly and accurately records productivity.
• Able to trouble-shoot and problem solve.
• Responsible to coach, train, and direct any bindery workers in executing tasks when they are assisting on the stitcher.
• Operates other bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

• Work in fast pace environment.
• Able to work on a concrete floor for extended periods of time.
• Work in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be able to work overtime on a short notice.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to move about freely, climb, stoop, reach, and or move/push objects.
• Ability to lift 50 Pounds.
• Ability to operate pallet jack.
• Operate keyboard for computer data input and retrieval.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and have good listening skills.
• Function in a tobacco-free environment.

Bindery Operator/Lead

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to and promotes all company safety policies and procedures .
• Must be able to operate a variety of bindery equipment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost, and other techniques for maximizing the effect of manufacture and distribution of finished product.
• Conduct test and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Troubleshooting- determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Instructing qualified candidates to learn the operation of bindery equipment
• Operates bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

• Work in fast pace environment.
• Able to work on a concrete floor for extended periods of time.
• Work in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be able to work overtime on a short notice.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to move about freely, climb, stoop, reach, and or move/push objects.
• Ability to lift 50 Pounds.
• Ability to operate pallet jack.
• Operate keyboard for computer data input and retrieval.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and have good listening skills.
• Function in a tobacco-free environment.

Perfect Binder Operator

We are interviewing for an experienced Bindery Manager to join our team! You must be committed to excellence and learning, dedicated to achieving success, and work well under pressure. This is a fast-paced environment with 3 shifts operation. The position is FT with competitive pay, good benefits.

About the Job

The Bindery Manager is responsible for managing all activities related to finishing product, working closely with the VP of Operations to ensure the success of the department. This position is not only responsible for production and inspection of all finishing work, but also verifying that such work meets customer and Walton Press requirements and quality standards.

Job Description

Responsible for first-line direction of non-exempt employees involved in bindery operations. Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources. Assigns employees to maximize production objectives, maintain quality and attain output requirements. Informs assigned employees of production and material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve problems affecting schedules. Ensure staff is trained and practices safe work habits when operating equipment. Resolve production issues that arise and keep management informed of issues. Participate in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures. Maintain a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods and the like.

Essential Functions (tasks, duties, responsibilities most important to the success of the job):

• Regularly communicate with various levels of staff and customers
• Institute and maintain policies and procedures related to finishing
• Schedule, prioritize, and execute job responsibilities to achieve on-time completion
• Act as facilitator of training, learning and development
• Supervise department employees
• Foster a team atmosphere and build positive relationships both internally and externally
• Show consistent leadership by setting good examples
• Responsible for the supervision and efficient functioning of all bindery and finishing related activities
• Schedule department workflow to achieve the manufacturing goals of the company, which includes managing staff to meet schedule requirements
• Willingness to accept direction from executives and VP’s and welcome input from peers to improve quality and performance
• Inspect product for compliance specifications
• Produce quality jobs with maximum efficiency and minimum waste
• Prioritize, assigns work and makes staffing recommendations to meet scheduled production delivery due dates.
• Monitor production activity and production speeds to meet and exceed the set efficiency goals and set quality standards
• Trains personnel and institute changes to increase production output
• Makes recommendations for revisions to working procedures to meet company set goals and standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (specific minimum competencies required for successful job performance):

• Strong supervisory skills with initiative to motivate, train and encourage staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language
• Ability to read and understand job tickets, work order specifications, and production equipment
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Work successfully in both a team environment and independently
• Ability to successfully manage the department’s function and its employees
• Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Heidelburg 300, 350 Stitcher Opeerator, Kirt Rudy inserter / Mailbase, and a 227 Inserter.
• Ability to handle a fast-pace environment with changing demands and competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications (minimum level of education and experience required to perform the job):

• Minimum 5 years in printing in a Bindery Department position
• Minimum 3 year in Bindery Management or 3 years as a lead binder operator
• High school education or equivalent

Non-essential Functions and/or Experience (desirable but not necessary aspects of job success):

• Two or four-year degree, printing-related trade school or traditional college education within the industry

Outside Sales Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION

Outside Sales Representative Commercial Printing Industry. Walton Press, a Commercial Printing Company located in Monroe, Georgia, is seeking an Experienced Sales Representative with a proven track record in the Commercial Printing Industry. Walton Press offers commercial printing services in both heat-set and cold-set processes, full service binding (stitch and perfect bound), inserting, mailing, and website maintenance, for community magazines, specialty market magazines, business to business magazines, tabloids, trade newspapers, directories and other publications in the servicing of our domestic and off-shore clients. Qualified candidates may send their resume and cover letter. We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, in a Drug free, Equal Opportunity Work Place.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to areas around the southeastern U.S. and beyond.
• Have outstanding people skills, both with clients and co-workers.
• Have excellent negotiation skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, particularly on account specifications, both with clients and other WP Team members.
• Prospect for new clients diligently and consistently.
• Have a thorough base of product knowledge of the printing
• Have an understanding of basic financial principles and negotiation knowledge.
• Have great presentation skills.
• Maintain excellent organization skills.
• Be very creative.
• Work independently.
• Build long term client relationships.
• Be resourceful and insightful when maneuvering in the realm of printing sales.
• Represent Walton Press with honor and professionalism.
• Bring substantial new sales to the company.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Management, Marketing, Communication and or 10 years of equivalent experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• intermediate Excel Spreadsheet.
• Basic math skills.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Negotiating and communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Financial maintenance skills.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Sit at long periods of time working on a computer.
• Travel via car or plane for periods of 4-6 hours minimum over multiple days.
• Pick up 10 lbs as necessary.

JOB TYPE

• Full-Time