What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Analyst position at FORD COMPONENT SALES?
Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company aligned with the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD). We are a flexible sales organization that directs resources toward revenue opportunities identified by FCSD.
We are in search of a Accounts Receivable Analyst that ensures assigned customer accounts receivable balances are maintained according to established corporate standards by performing the following duties. Maintains and accumulates data on customer accounts. On a contract basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collections of customers’ accounts receivable balances
- Reconciles customer payments by account
- Resolves collections by examining customer payment terms, payment history, credit line and coordination contact with the customer
- Coordinates with sales and management on resolution of past due customer accounts
Initiates customer claims for adjustments to accounts receivable for damages, shortages, prices, and other discrepancies
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, purchasing etc.
- Resolves valid or authorized deductions by requesting adjusting entries
- Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following documented deductions procedures
Reviews blocked orders
- Reviews sales orders blocked for margin, credit limit, and terms
- Releases held orders which have sales margin approval
- Releases held orders which fall within monthly credit limit, or which have obtained approval to go over credit limit
- Releases CIA orders once payment has been received
Account Maintenance
- Establishes new customer account information
- Processes new customer credit applications
- Assists in preparing yearly customer account reviews
- Maintains customer database in Baan
- Establishes and maintains service dealer information
- Establishes and maintains Supplier database
Administrative
- Distributes customer invoices and ARMIS Invoices
- Distributes customer statements
- Distributes written correspondence to customers regarding account
- Maintains database and processes/distributes all customer claims for processing
- Submits customer 340 claims on Ford DOES II system
- Submits online requests for new GSDB codes to the Ford GSDB website
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
FCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
