Accounts Receivable Associate

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Associate position will process cash application of all Lightera customer payments. This person will professionally & courteously communicate with Lightera customers regarding past due invoices as well as log and track customer discrepancies until resolved. The Accounts Receivable Associate will process aging details for departmental use and monthly company financial package. The position will also provide monthly account balance statements to Lightera customers and assist with other tasks as required for an efficient department.

This position is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is located in Carrollton, GA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing cash applications for all Lightera customers in SAP.
• Working closely with Lightera treasury management to ensure cash application and banking deposits reconcile.
• Processing write-offs when applicable.
• Contacting customers for remittance information or other additional information needed to correctly process customer payments.
• Follow up on short payments and customer discrepancies until balances are resolved.
• Constantly communicating with Lightera customers to ensure that customer payments are received within terms and assume responsibility of meeting Lightera cash forecast.
• Review and release customer orders daily.
• Providing monthly account balance statements to Lightera customers and providing documentation when needed.
• Working with outside auditors concerning Lightera Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Maintaining and updating Credit Department contact information.
• Addressing numerous issues for credit adjustments as well as resolution of disputes that stall customer payments.
• Processing aging for departmental use as well as end of month aging for financial package.
• Auditing invoices for potential problems before mailing.
• Assisting in other tasks required by the Accounting Department.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

• High school diploma required; Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in accounting (preferred)
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Strong computer Skills (Intermediate Level): MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Advanced level in Excel.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Must have professional phone skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong math skills.
• Understanding of workflow associated with a sales order.
• Must be able to work independently as well as originate and develop ideas.
• Must be self-motivated and be extremely detailed oriented and willing to assume the responsibility of meeting Lightera cash flow goals.
• Ability and desire to develop and grow into other positions within the accounting department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

General Expectations

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Exhibit all aspects of Lightera’s “Standards of Conduct” document