What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at SMA America?
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The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of customer accounts receivable. This position will collaborate closely with external customers and internal departments to ensure payments are received timely.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
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In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.
Our Privacy Policy
During your job application or recruitment process with us: (a) SMA may collect your personal information directly from you, such as when you submit your application and resume on our online portal or when you have job interviews with us. We may also obtain your personal information from third parties, including but not limited to your former employers, background or employment check service providers or third-party recruiters; and, (b) SMA may use or process applicants' personal information for relevant purposes including but not limited to general communications with you, identity verification, background or employment checks, determination of eligibility, and making hiring decisions. For successful job applicants who become SMA’s staff, we may retain and integrate your personal information collected during the recruitment process into your records at SMA. For unsuccessful job applicants, [SMA may retain your application for internal records or for future recruitment purposes].
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended including by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its implementing regulations (the “CCPA”). This Company Personnel and Covered Individuals Privacy Notice for California Residents issued by SMA is applicable to you and explains your CCPA rights and our collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.
If you have any question regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at US_DataPrivacy@sma-america.com
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of customer accounts receivable. This position will collaborate closely with external customers and internal departments to ensure payments are received timely.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with multiple departments to manage AR, incl. milestone accounts, to ensure timely payments from customers, including but not limited to sending account statements, reconciliations, reminders, demand letters, and/or payment plans.
- Manage and update AR BI Report and other AR reports.
- Manage and maintain A/R Database, including all accounts receivable collection activity and etc.
- Evaluate accounts receivable bad debt risks monthly and prepare write off documents as needed.
- Manage the U.S. accounts receivable mailbox and respond to customer and internal inquiries timely.
- Support all company audits, including external auditors, internal auditors, and government agencies.
- Prepare documents in case of customer bankruptcy, e.g., proof of claims.
- Support other accounting tasks, e.g., manage Concur, Amex, check deposit, supporting AP and etc. when needed.
- Other duties as may be required or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience in accounting or finance required.
- At least 3 years of Account Receivable experience.
- SAP Experience.
- Working experience in an international company would be a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Account Receivable and Customer Credit Management.
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. Spanish and/or German language skills are a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required.
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one’s race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/Aids), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.
In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.
Our Privacy Policy
During your job application or recruitment process with us: (a) SMA may collect your personal information directly from you, such as when you submit your application and resume on our online portal or when you have job interviews with us. We may also obtain your personal information from third parties, including but not limited to your former employers, background or employment check service providers or third-party recruiters; and, (b) SMA may use or process applicants' personal information for relevant purposes including but not limited to general communications with you, identity verification, background or employment checks, determination of eligibility, and making hiring decisions. For successful job applicants who become SMA’s staff, we may retain and integrate your personal information collected during the recruitment process into your records at SMA. For unsuccessful job applicants, [SMA may retain your application for internal records or for future recruitment purposes].
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended including by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its implementing regulations (the “CCPA”). This Company Personnel and Covered Individuals Privacy Notice for California Residents issued by SMA is applicable to you and explains your CCPA rights and our collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.
If you have any question regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at US_DataPrivacy@sma-america.com
