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Manufacturer near O’Hare is a looking for a customer-focused, Accounting professional to join our team!
The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Receivable background and some Accounts Payable experience as this role is a backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist.
Responsibilities:
Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits (deposits scan to bank on a daily basis)
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting customers.
Perform invoicing for all prior day’s shipments
Submit invoices to customers based on individual customer requirements (referencing proper purchase order numbers, uploading to various customer payment systems, emailing invoices, etc.)
Monitor the “To be Invoiced Report” to ensure timeliness of invoicing after shipment
Assist with follow-up of outstanding receivables
Review of credit limits on regular basis for all Customers along with Sales and Customer Service department. Need to be able to suspend credit if necessary due to payment history
Continuously update / modify credit policy in order to reduce credit exposure of the organization along with Sales and Customer Service department
Escalate and resolve overdue amount and potential Bad debts from various customers with the support of Finance Controller and Head of Sales
Reporting:
o Assist in the monthly commission reports and payments of all outside sales rep agencies
o Generate monthly AR financial reporting for management on a monthly basis
Including:
o Monthly Charge Back Expense for noncompliance issues
o AR aging: over 90 day details
o Recommendation of accounts to collection or write off
o Recommendation of accounts to be COD only
Required Competencies/Skills:
Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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