Accounting Manager

Quest Engineering, Inc., an architectural casework manufacturer, is currently seeking an individual for Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for general accounting and reporting duties in the office. This position requires someone with excellent organization skills, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional math skills, and flexibility in day-to-day duties. This position is full-time and is located at our Richfield, WI corporate offices.

Department: Administration

Reports to: CFO

Compensation:

  • Salary/Wage based on experience
  • Health insurance
  • Simple IRA
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Holiday Pay

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing financial statements for CFO review
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls
  • Managing general ledger and review of monthly transaction activity
  • Posting and review of credit card transactions
  • Sales and Use tax management
  • Assist in Project profitability analysis
  • Assist in inventory and cost analysis
  • Assist in Cap Ex projects and fixed asset reporting
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Assist CFO with banking relationship
  • Over time develop and supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting department

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Assist CFO with dealing with external auditors and contractors
  • Attend educational opportunities to stay current on relevant accounting and tax matters
  • Assist with daily invoicing
  • Assist with A/P and A/R
  • Misc. accounting duties, as required.

Objective for Growth:

  • Lead transition from QuickBooks to new accounting platform

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with financial reporting and analysis
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs
  • Oral and written communication
  • Professionalism
Logistics Manager

Quest Engineering, Inc., an architectural casework manufacturer, is currently seeking an individual for Logistics Manager. In this position you will be responsible for all supply chain management duties and oversee daily operations and logistics team members. You will coordinate product shipping and distribution by working on existing logistics systems, and directing daily operations. You will work with department heads to determine which logistics improvements need to be made to increase productivity levels across the organization.
A successful Logistics Manager is analytical, well-organized and excels in communication. They must be comfortable with paperwork and information systems and have great knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.

Daily logistics hours can vary but are between 6:00AM – 6:00PM Monday-Friday and overtime as needed to maintain delivery schedule. This position requires knowledge of material handling equipment and computer skills. This position will be located at our Richfield, WI manufacturing plant.

Department: Logistics

Reports to: Production Manager and VP

Compensation:

  • Salary/Wage based on experience
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits
  • Simple IRA
  • Vacation Plan
  • Holiday Pay

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Logistics Department including Shipping, Receiving, and Fleet
  • Select carriers for transportation and negotiate contracts and rates
  • Negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
    • Plan and oversee inbound and outgoing deliveries
  • Supervise, coach and train logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service
  • Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle
  • Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes and process shipments
  • Address and resolve shipment and inventory issues or complaints
  • Research ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers
  • Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations
  • Evaluate budgets and expenditures
  • Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements
  • Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines and ISO requirements
  • Communicate efficiently with other team members and team leader to accomplish production goals
  • Knowledge of logistical software
  • Work independently and efficiently
  • Learn a complete understanding of the casework manufacturing processes
  • Possess an understanding of company standard procedures

Roles/Relationships:

  • Effectively communicate with team leaders, production manager, and other team members to efficiently accomplish production goals.
  • Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of process and product improvements.

Specifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
  • 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • 3 years of experience supervising a team of 5 or more hourly employees in a manufacturing setting
  • Knowledge and understanding of logistics and inventory management
  • Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy boxes
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
  • Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as a forklift
  • Basic knowledge of casework and customs construction methods
  • Exceptional communication skills, including writing, speaking and intrapersonal communication
  • Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivation is an absolute must
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Sense of urgency; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond rapidly
  • Strong computer skills and software proficiencies in Microsoft Office
Project Manager

Quest Engineering, Inc., an architectural casework and cabinetry manufacturer, is currently seeking an individual for Project Manager. This position will be responsible for full life-cycle management of multi-family projects including estimating and materials management. This position requires in-depth knowledge of casework manufacturing processes and multi-family project sales. This position will be located at our Richfield, WI corporate offices.

Department: Project Management

Reports to: Vice President – Operations & COO

Compensation:

  • Salary based on experience.
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Options
  • Simple IRA
  • Paid Vacation
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

  • Effectively manage multi-family & architectural casework projects
  • Coordinate with customers, key account/sales managers, engineering team, production team, sales team, purchasing team, shipping coordinator, and other material or service vendors
  • Assist key account/sales team with product pricing/estimating
  • Coordinate the acquisition of materials, services, and logistics
  • Coordinate production releases with the production manager
  • Accurately and efficiently perform estimating, field verifications, order entry, processing change orders, review invoices, and other misc. office duties
  • Work independently and communicate efficiently with other team members
  • Read and understand architectural drawings and blueprints
  • Possess a complete understanding of the casework & cabinet manufacturing processes
  • Possess an understanding of company standards and procedures
  • Follow instructions from the sales manager, production manager, Vice President Operations, and COO
  • Ability to cross-train in other capacities

Roles/Relationships:

  • Effectively communicate with project teams, including customers, key account managers, engineering team, production team, sales team, purchasing team, and other vendors
  • Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of process and product improvements

Specifications/Requirements

  • Five plus years of cabinetry related experience in sales, project management, production, and/or assembly
    OR
  • 2 plus years of architectural casework project management helpful
  • In-depth knowledge of casework and customs construction methods preferred, with a desire to continually learn
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Self-motivation is an absolute must
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Sense of urgency; ability to respond rapidly
  • AutoCad and CAM software experience is helpful
  • Software proficiencies in Microsoft Office
  • Some travel to job sites is required
Assistant Project Manager

Quest Engineering, Inc., an architectural casework and cabinet manufacturer, is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team!

Job Summary:

Help our Project Management team deliver exceptional service to our clients by assisting in the overall scope of the assigned projects, from the final contract until completion of the job.

Compensation:

  • Salary based on experience.
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Options
  • Simple IRA
  • Paid Vacation
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Essential Job Functions:

  • Work with the Project Manager to effectively manage multi-family & commercial architectural casework projects.
  • Accurately and efficiently perform estimating, field verifications, and troubleshooting/problem-solving in the field.
  • Assist with other fieldwork duties as needed including weekly check-in meetings on the job site and coordination of deliveries.
  • Participate in job site meetings with customers and subcontractors as required.
  • Read and understand architectural drawings and blueprints.
  • Assist in the preparation of: change-orders, work-orders, delivery, and installation scheduling and project close-outs.
  • Manage all finished samples with general contractors, architects, and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate updates to project timing.
  • Communicate effectively and manage onsite coordination with contractors and subcontractors, making sure everything is moving in the field.
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Other duties as assigned by Lead Project Manager or Operations Managers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of project coordination experience in the construction field is preferred
  • 1 year of cabinetry related experience in key account sales, project management, or production helpful.
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred
  • Knowledge of casework and custom construction methods preferred, with a desire to continually learn
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in problem-solving/analysis
  • Self-motivation is an absolute must with a superior ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Sense of urgency; ability to respond rapidly
  • AutoCad and CAM software experience is helpful
  • Strong software proficiencies in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to travel to meet the needs of the project.
Inside Sales Rep

Quest Engineering, Inc., is a leading domestic manufacturer of modern and transitional style European cabinetry, closets, architectural casework and components for residential, commercial, and multi-family markets.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join our growing team. In this role, you will field calls, emails, and other requests from customers who have questions about our products and services. You will also assist customers in quoting products or projects and placing orders for cabinetry or closets. All of our Inside Sales Representatives are trained to understand the full menu of our offerings so that they can provide our customers with excellent service. This position will be located at our Richfield, WI corporate offices.

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reports to: VP of Operations

Compensation:

  • Salary based on experience.
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Options
  • Simple IRA
  • Paid Vacation
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

  • Provide outstanding customer service utilizing excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
  • Accurately perform plan take-offs and estimating duties for cabinetry, closets and/or casework for kitchen and bath dealer accounts.
  • Utilize 20/20 design software to assist customers with layouts and drawings.
  • Accurately and efficiently enter customer orders, including checking order forms and gathering any incomplete data required for the order.
  • Provide information to customers about order status and product inquires.
  • Maintain and grow existing customer base by developing relationships.
  • Possess in-depth product knowledge of all company products and services, and possess the ability to learn new products.
  • Provide market intelligence and feedback; including pricing, competition and segment market developments to the sales team.
  • Streamline processes and systems whenever possible.

Roles/Relationships:

  • Effectively communicate with diverse levels of customers, vendors and designers.
  • Collaborate with team members including outside sales, project managers, product engineers, production, shipping and accounting.

Specifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum of one year of cabinetry or cabinetry sales related experience preferred.
  • Excellent telephone, problem-solving, follow up and attention to detail/accuracy skills.
  • The ability to read and analyze blueprints and technical data is helpful.
  • History of sales and service to a dealer customer base is a plus.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivation is an absolute must.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Sense of urgency; ability to respond rapidly.
  • Software proficiencies in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to travel (if required).
  • Experience with 20/20 Design software or AutoCad is a plus.