The Accounts Receivable Accountant is part of the Finance and Accounting Department. This individual manages all customer receivable accounts and is responsible to collect payment from customers on a timely basis. Additional responsibilities include managing the company store lease database, company store physical inventories and warehouse inventory control.
This position supports and contributes to the Ten Thousand Villagesmission by:
Contributing to the smooth operation of the Finance and Accounting Department so that colleagues throughout the organization have access to accurate, reliable and timely financial information to make sound and strategic decisions.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage Customer Accounts (50%)
Process cash receipts from Board Store and Wholesale customers.
Monitor accounts and loans receivable to ensure payments received on a timely basis and contact customers for collection.
Oversee credit management for wholesale accounts.
Work with Customer Service to handle customer issues, as needed.
Create customer accounts in Navision with information provided by Wholesale Business Development Manager.
Process Affiliate payments using Bixgrow.
Coordinate and manage wholesale Deferred Payment program.
Administer Board Store revenue channel loan programs.
1-2 years’ experience and training in accounts receivable and one or more integrated accounting software programs
Excellent attention to detail and organization
Independent initiative and ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrated problem solving ability
Strong overall analytical skills
Effective communication skills and ability to relate well with others
Ability to effectively document procedures for various tasks
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Experience with one or more integrated accounting software programs
Types of Interaction (internal):
Significant interaction with Sales, IT and Customer Service regarding board store and Wholesale customer credit card AR collection issues and resolution
Interaction with the Sales Department regarding communication of credit terms and issue resolution
Interaction with Company Stores GM and CFO regarding lease expiration, modifications and renewals
Type of Interaction (external):
Significant interaction with board stores and wholesale accounts regarding AR collection issues and resolution
Communication with landlords regarding common area reconciliations and percentage rent calculations
Physical Requirements:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment, requires close visual acuity, frequent typing, and both hearing and talking abilities. While the role is largely sedentary, occasional bending, lifting of up to 10 pounds, and ability to move throughout the building is necessary.
This job operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.