Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. · 4 days ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAlpine Electronics of America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will maintain accounts receivable records, monitor collections, and communicate with customers to ensure timely payment and resolve discrepancies.
AutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronicsRetail
Responsibilities
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 limit
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, slow-paying customers, and recommend a collection strategy to management
Research and resolve discrepancies, such as pricing differences, quantity disputes, and returns
Provide strong analysis of customer accounts, reporting, and trends
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, and upload deposits promptly to the customer account
Contact customers for remittance advice and clear cash from the AR subledger on time
Research misapplied payments such as checks, wires, ACH Payments, and credit cards, and take appropriate steps to reverse and reapply 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 the month-end 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 / Accounts Receivable
Support Quarterly and Yearly financial audit
Crosstrain other team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Associate's degree with equivalent experience 5+ years
5+ years of experience in Automotive collections
SAP Knowledge
General Accounting Principles
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 efficiency or accuracy
Concentration and attentiveness to detail
High level of decision-making to achieve the 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
Problem-Solving Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individuals
Written Communication and Skills
Technical in SAP MM Module
MATH SKILLS: Basic Arithmetic
Internet / Email
Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Suite Products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Customer Portal Navigation
Computer Literate
Company
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., is the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, founded in 1978.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase