Accounts Receivable

Location: Chino
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Summary

We are seeking a professional individual, experienced in all aspects of accounts receivable, credit and collections. This individual will follow sound credit and collection procedures, deliver positive customer service and facilitate the effective operation of the function.

Dun & Bradstreet experience a huge plus!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review shipping documents and post invoices from existing Sales Contracts

Enter conversion as weight tickets are received.

Monitor and track consignment inventories

Post customer payments by recording checks, wires, and ACH transactions

Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquires in a prompt manner.

Research discrepancies and debit memos to accurately process, issue and post credits/debits to customer accounts as necessary.

Review and maintain accurate aging reports.

Maintain all records and files and backup documentation related to accounts receivable.

Initiate, track and maintain all records/files associated with collection activities for each account to include negotiated payment schedules, telephone call documentation and collection correspondences.

Enlist the efforts of sales and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process.

Communicate & follow up effectively with sales department regarding customer accounts on a timely basis.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales

Insure company adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection matters to maintain good customer relations.

Research credit applications, notify customers of approval/disapproval status and document pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures.

Establish credit limits for new customers and monitor active accounts based on current financial information, business history and current credit reports.

Respond to credit reference inquires with pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures.

Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to management.

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Job Requirements

Associates degree; a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.

At least 3 years experience in credit and collections; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong technical accounting, finance and analytical skills.

A strong understanding of customer service and a demonstrated ability to collect past due accounts while still maintaining positive relations with customers.

Professional, articulate, high energy and team oriented.

Fully bilingual/biliterate-Spanish for professional communication with customers in Latin America.

Proficient with MS office, including intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.

A high degree of comfort with technology and multiple applications.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and motivate others.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Excellent creative and strategic problem-solving abilities.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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