Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credit and collections are applied, and uncollected amounts are accounted for.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting customers by phone, email, and mail.
• Review sales orders on credit hold and determine if orders should be released based on past dues and credit limit.
• Create and distribute invoices to customers by email, mail, or customer portal.
• Create and distribute monthly statements to customers by email, mail, or customer portal.
• Communicate discrepancies, slow-paying customers, and recommend a collection strategy to management.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, such as pricing differences, quantity disputes, and returns.
• Provide strong analysis of customer accounts, reporting, and trends
• Evaluate financial statements, run 3rd party credit reports, and recommend credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Perform daily cash management duties, run daily bank reports to record bank deposits, update cash logs, and upload deposits promptly to the customer account.
• Contact customers for remittance advice and clear cash from the AR subledger on time.
• Research misapplied payments such as checks, wires, ACH Payments, and credit cards, and take appropriate steps to reverse and reapply the payments.
• Process refunds for overpayments
• Create and process manual billings for all customers, OEM, Affiliate, Tiers, Brand, HM&I
• Understand GAAP related to revenue recognition to ensure how and when revenue should be recognized.
• Ensures revenue is properly reflected in the General Ledger
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliation, aged trial balance, and various ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Assist in streamlining the order-to-cash process by identifying areas for process improvement to improve the cash collection cycle.
• Build strong relationships with internal departments, i.e., Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Accounting, and Shipping / Warehouse, to collect cash faster, boost profitability, build strong customer relationships, and minimize customer disputes.
• Ensure compliance with J-Sox internal controls related to Sales / Accounts Receivable
• Support Quarterly and Yearly financial audit
• Crosstrain other team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Associate's degree with equivalent experience 5 years
• 5 years of experience in Automotive collections
• SAP Knowledge
• General Accounting Principles

• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high-stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interact with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
• Concentration and attentiveness to detail.
• High level of decision-making to achieve the best possible outcome for AANA.
• Learn new tasks.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong problem–solving skills.
• Read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organization skills and time management skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Problem-Solving Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individuals

Written Communication and Skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in United States, MI 48326