What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Representative position at Leviton?
About Leviton
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
About The Role
The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for ensuring the precise recording and application of all customer cash receipts and the posting of claims and chargebacks. This role will evaluate, process, and resolve customer deductions efficiently, working with customers and cross-functional teams to drive timely resolutions.
Responsibilities
Comprehensive benefits include:
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.
The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
Pay Range
$45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
About The Role
The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for ensuring the precise recording and application of all customer cash receipts and the posting of claims and chargebacks. This role will evaluate, process, and resolve customer deductions efficiently, working with customers and cross-functional teams to drive timely resolutions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily deposits for posting and accurately apply customer payments to accounts and the general ledger, both manually and via Web ADI upload.
- Match and code system-generated deductions to customer backup documentation, investigating discrepancies as needed.
- Maintain an accurate daily record of all cash (check and wire) received.
- Perform daily balancing to confirm that cash postings, sales, and credits reconcile with the general ledger.
- Produce a monthly cash reconciliation report matching cash receipts to the general ledger.
- Enter returns and credit memos into Leviton’s systems via data entry.
- Analyze and reconcile past-due debits, generating resolution effort reports in Excel to highlight trends and track claim outcomes.
- Collaborate with outside sales, logistics, warehouse, and customers to resolve claims effectively.
- Process chargebacks and pursue recovery for invalid deductions.
- Maintain transactional productivity in line with departmental guidelines.
- Support process improvement initiatives, including system testing, automation projects, and other enhancement efforts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Understanding of EDI processing, lockbox electronic processing, and bank automation.
- Experience with deduction analysis and resolution.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Outstanding communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- High school diploma or HSE/GED required. Associate’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year professional experience in accounts receivable, including claims (deductions) and collections required.
- Understanding of AR workflows and processes.
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.
The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
Pay Range
$45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Salary : $45,000 - $53,000