Accountant I

Who We Are

MoboTrex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation solutions, proudly supporting safer and smarter communities across North America. With decades of innovation and industry expertise, we provide high-quality products, technical excellence, and exceptional service to our customers in the traffic and infrastructure sectors.

We value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement—and we’re committed to fostering a work environment where every team member can thrive, learn, and make an impact.

Primary Objective

The Accountant I plays a key role in supporting services to MoboTrex’s accounting operations. This position is responsible for general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts receivable, inventory / cost accounting and other finance and administrative areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer accounts receivable process to include :  Posting customer invoices and administer sales tax invoicing process including ensuring appropriate exception documentation is on file. Processing vendor invoices for inventory items shipping directly to customers (drop shipments) which includes receiving and shipping of product and applying customer payments, including processing credit cards when applicable. Review customer accounts and statements to assure accuracy, timeliness and best terms to improve cash flow.
• Adhere to accounts receivable policies and procedures and ensure external and internal controls and policies are adhered to. Assist in identifying potential problem accounts and send follow-up correspondence. May produce reports of accounts that are in arrears, analysis of bad debt and analysis and reconciliations of bill run to detect fraud.
• Review and monitor credit sources, credit files, customer applications and delinquent accounts.  Monitor and resolve customer deductions in a timely manner.
• Perform daily and periodic costing processes to ensure items are set to appropriate and accurate cost using the query to trigger events as well as reacting to emails sent to costing folder.
• Administer accounts payable process to include but not limited to the following : Posting vendor invoices for inventory items & non-inventory items. Paying all vendors within stated terms unless otherwise directed by the General Accounting Manager, Finance Director or CEO.
• Review vendor accounts and statements to assure accuracy, timeliness, and best payment terms taking advantage of cash term discounts as agreed to by the General Accounting Manager and the Finance Director.
• Assist in providing information for tax purposes as appropriate in this area, including Use Tax Liabilities and 1099 reporting.
• Work with Procurement, Receiving and vendors to help resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, material receipts and vendor invoices, including quantities and pricing.
• Assist with month-end close process, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries in compliance with work standards such as appropriate documentation and reconciling accounts from subsidiary ledgers to trial balance.
• Analyze exceptions, adjustments and non-standard transactions in addition to routine A / R and A / P transactions.
• May assist Finance Director, General Accounting Manager or other colleagues with miscellaneous paperwork and reporting.
• Assist with year-end audits.
• Cross train with other members of the Finance Department to provide coverage.
• Follow the records retention policy as required.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

Core Competencies :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the employee may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus.

Why Work Here :

At MoboTrex , you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values its people as its greatest asset.

We offer :

Join us and help us build the infrastructure that keeps communities moving safely and efficiently.