Midwest Region - Troy, OH
Accounts Receivable (1st shift) - Troy, OH
The position involves posting cash to our A/R system and handling collection of outstanding receivables.
Experience and Educational Requirements
Associates Degree in Accounting or a minimum of five years accounting experience is required.
Actual Tasks
- Work up daily cash deposits and bank wire payments posting to customers’ accounts in SAP; record daily to monthly cash logs for Corporate Accounting.
- Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies maintaining a record of all findings and collection efforts.
- Maintain Aging Accounts Receivable Reports.
- Generate Credit Hold List of past due accounts and notify customers.
- Analyze Credit Requests —pricing issues, RGA’s etc., to resolve payment issues.
- Set up and maintain customer accounts.
- Process new customer applications for credit approval and contact credit references.
- Gather records to submit to collection agency for uncollectible accounts.
- Maintain Customer Credit Terms (i.e. credit limits, cash in advance, etc.)
- Record and post Accounts Receivable adjustments to customer accounts in SAP; send separate log for intercompany adjustments bimonthly to corporate Accounting.
- Maintain credit card log to send to Corporate for processing.
- Assist in processing Customer Invoices.
- Credit report must be acceptable to SEW-EURODRIVE.
- Back up on entering Account Payable invoices when needed.
- Must comply with all current ISO Quality and Work Instructions for job, all Company Safety rules, and all other Company rules, policies and procedures.
- Assess each situation and do not perform any tasks which s/he feels is unsafe, on which s/he has not received training, or engage in any unsafe work practices. Report any unsafe condition to his/her manager.
- Read and understand supporting documentation for the work area.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and driving record satisfactory to SEW-EURODRIVE or otherwise be able to transport yourself to and from various locations, including customer facilities, to engage in diverse business activities.
- Perform other tasks as requested.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to perform all tasks listed above to the Company’s expectations. Must be currently eligible and authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing indefinite basis.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with continuous interruptions.
- Must have good oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instruction, written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate with all Company employees in a businesslike and professional manner. Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others.
- Ability to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work.
- Knowledge of SAP preferred.
- Must have accurate data entry and math skills.
- Must have strong analytical skills.
- Associates Degree in Accounting or a minimum of five years accounting experience is required.
- Possess strong overall office skills, including use of computers, their applications, and other office equipment.
- Must be able to sit, occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, push and pull, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel.
- Always be businesslike and professional to fellow employees, customers, suppliers, or people who work on behalf of the Company. If you decide to make complaints or criticism, avoid making statements that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, profane, threatening or intimidating, or disparaging to customers, employees or suppliers, or people who work on behalf of the Company, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive comments meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or comments that could contribute to a hostile work environment on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law or Company policy. Do not be insubordinate to Company supervisors or managers.
- All of the above standards and requirements are based on today’s sales and service needs, the company’s current methods and technologies, and will change from time to time at the Company’s discretion.
Environmental
- Work within SEW-EURODRIVE office environment with ability to operate equipment including telephones, computers, and fax machines.
- Work in Troy office.
- Remain continuously within the normal work area.
- Position requires regular, predictable and punctual attendance and ability to work overtime as required, including weekends.
- Normal work hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
- Wear OSHA approved personal protective equipment (PPE) where required by Company policy or where necessary as dictated by safe practice.
About SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE is a global leader in the power transmission and industrial motion technology. From airport logistics to industrial processes, we keep the world moving. We offer great opportunities and an excellent 100%-paid group health plan for our employees.
Benefits for eligible employees include:
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Medical Insurance
Includes Dental Plan, Vision Care, Audio Benefits, and Prescription Drug Card -
Life Insurance
Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit. -
Disability
Includes both Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. -
Paid Vacation
Includes 2-weeks vacation per year, which increases after 5 years and 10 years of service -
Holiday Pay
Includes 12 paid holidays per year -
Retirement Benefits
Includes 401(k) with Contribution Matching and Profit-Sharing
Additional job requirements and responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.