Accounts Receivable Specialist
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Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous First 1 and Number 1 products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators, and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems, and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone app and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS•Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credit and collections are applied, and uncollected amounts are accounted for.•Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting customers by phone, email, and mail.•Review sales orders on credit hold and determine if orders should be released based on past dues and credit limits.•Create and distribute invoices to customers by email, mail, or customer portal.•Create and distribute monthly statements to customers by email, mail, or customer portal.•Communicate discrepancies, and slow paying customers and recommend collection strategy to management.•Research and resolve discrepancies, such as pricing differences, quantity disputes, and returns.•Evaluate financial statements, run 3rd party credit reports, and recommend credit limits for new and existing customers.•Perform daily cash management duties, run daily bank reports to record bank deposits, update cash logs, upload deposits in a timely matter to customer accounts,•Contact customers for remittance advice and clear cash from the AR sub-ledger on time.•Research misapplied payments such as checks, wires, ACH Payments, and credit cards and take appropriate steps to reverse and re-apply the payments.•Process refunds for overpayments•Create and process manual billings for all customers, OEM, Affiliate, Tiers, Brand, HM&I•Understand GAAP related to revenue recognition to ensure how and when revenue should be recognized.•Ensures revenue is properly reflected in the General Ledger•Support month close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliation, aged trial balance, and various ad hoc reports and analyses.•Assist in streamlining the order-to-cash process by identifying areas for process improvement to improve the cash collection cycle.•Build strong relationships with internal departments i.e., Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Accounting, and Shipping / Warehouse to collect cash faster, boost profitability, build strong customer relationships, and minimize customer disputes.•Ensure compliance with J-Sox internal controls related to Sales / Account Receivable•Support Quarterly and Yearly financial audit•Cross-train other team membersQUALIFICATIONS•EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAININGo bachelor's degree in accounting or financeo associate degree with equivalent experience of 5+ yearso 5+ years of experience in Automotive collectionso SAP Knowledgeo General Accounting Principles•LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONSA valid U.S. driver's license required•Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high-stress and conflict situations.•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.•Interact with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.•Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.•Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects without loss of efficiencies or accuracy.•Concentration and attentiveness to detail•High level of decision-making to achieve a best possible outcome for AANA•Learn new tasks.•Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.•Strong problem-solving skills.•Read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.•Excellent organization skills and time management skills•Required to be on call as needed for pre-close and month-end closeKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsUse verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individualsWritten Communication and SkillsTechnical in SAP MM ModuleMATH SKILLS: Basic Arithmetic.COMPUTER SKILLS•Database / Contact Management Software•Internet / Email•Presentation Software•Spreadsheet Software•Word Processing Software