Accounts Receivable Specialist - Troy, United States - KOSTAL Group USA

Description

Job Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you

Main Job Purpose

In this position, the candidate will have a general understanding of Accounts Receivable operations as well as a high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of incoming cash, processing customer payments, customer charges, billing, and issuance of debit/credit notes.

Principal Accountabilities - includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cash application process for goods sold or services rendered, incoming cash posting, clearing requests, write-off requests, obtaining remittance detail, and timely resolution of remittance discrepancies.
• Obtaining valid compliments of payment for all receipts posted (Mexico AR Specialist and Customers).
• Process all DeskTop Deposits for checks received in office. Maintain check copies and remittance files as required by retention policy.
• Managing cash plans for all incoming customer payments (ACH, Wires, Checks).
• Work cross-functionally with business partners (Sales, Logistics, Quality, etc.) to guarantee records are accurate, complete and account receivable ledgers are current.
• Identify, research and process customer charges, obtaining necessary approvals and supporting documentation.
• Generate related party billings as needed.
• Distribute invoices to customers via email and/or portal upload.
• Maintain an orderly record of all transactions, documentation and communications
• Generate routine reports (Daily, Ad hoc and Month End); customer aging report, customer statements, invoice copies (PDF/XML), billing list, etc.
• Support A/R team with reporting, research and internal/external audits.

Preferred Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 year's experience in processing customer payments.
• Experience working in SAP preferred.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Sound reasoning skills to understand issues and resolve customer discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Automotive Industry experience preferred.