Accounts Receivable Specialist - Micross : Job Details

The Corporate Headquarters at Melville, NY is establishing a shared service center of excellence for the accounts receivable function. This position will be responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate integration of the accounts receivable function and processes from the individual business units to Corporate. The primary responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Specialist position is to provide financial, clerical and administrative services in order to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and accounts receivable payments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: •Responsible for the full and complete cycle of accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, cash postings, etc. for multiple divisions •Responsible for generating sales invoices upon shipments of customer orders in line with the terms of the customer purchase orders. •Responsible for ensuring that generated invoices are delivered to customers in a timely manner via mail and electronic deliveries. •Responsible for recording customer payments from various bank accounts in a prompt and accurate manner. •Responsible for monitoring the customer payment terms for invoice acceptance and determine reasons for late and/or non-payments by contacting the customers for collection. •Responsible for addressing and resolving sales credits and other customer-related issues in coordination with Sales Support, Production Control and Shipping personnel. •Responsible for coordinating with certain customers' contacts with respect to the proper application of payments and sales discounts. •Responsible for reviewing the accounts receivable aging reports on a weekly basis (at a minimum) for identification of customer balances that need to be followed up for payment. •Responsible for providing management with a 13-week cash collection forecast. •Responsible for the timely completion and response to credit references from various third parties. •Responsible for performing credit inquiries for new customers. •Responsible for setting up new customer credit terms and maintaining customer master data according to approved credit terms. •Responsible for the settlement of intercompany sales invoices on a monthly basis in coordination with the various divisions. •Responsible for performing a daily reconciliation of cash receipts between those received per bank and those posted in the customer ledger and identifying any arising differences. Other Duties & Responsibilities: •Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. •Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies. •Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition. •Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners. •Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident (due to export control/trusted supplier rules). •Bachelor's or Associates degree in accounting or equivalent experience. •At least 8-10 years of experience on billing, payment application and other accounts receivable-related functions. •Has sufficient experience on working with high-volume transactions, numerous customers and multiple companies/databases. •Experience working with Microsoft Office (especially with Excel) and with ERP systems. Experience with Expandable and Epicor a plus. •Working in a shared service model preferred. •Experience working with WAWF, Exostar and other supply chain portals a plus but not required. Job Skills: •Team player who can multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, lean environment while maintaining quality standards. •High-energy and results-focused self-starter. •Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills. •Detail-oriented and ability to complete tasks in an efficient manner. •Ability to work independently without the necessity of constant management supervision. •Good oral and written communication skills. •Excellent people skills and proven ability to foster & maintain successful working relationships. •Excellent organizational and planning skills. •Ability to exercise flexibility with quickly changing data requests. •Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently. •Ability to manage competing priorities. Salary: $65,000 - $76,0000 per year At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self-discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community. Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, Pet insurance, Legal insurance, and a range of well-being programs available. www.Micross.com Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.