Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: Envases
Location: Waco
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Envases Group is a worldwide supplier of quality packaging solutions. The Envases Group is divided into three packaging divisions - PET Packaging, Aluminum Beverage Packaging and Food & Industrial Packaging - each with special competences within their field to serve customers the best way possible.Our core value is to supply high quality packaging solutions, always striving for growing our business in order to be the market leader in the markets we operate in.Envases Group is expanding global presence by the plan to open its first aluminum beverage can production and distribution center in Waco, Texas. The Waco operation will focus on aluminum beverage containers commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages.Thank you for having interest in our employment opportunities.REQ NUMBER: ACC-21-00012CATEGORY: Accounting/FinanceEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-ExemptFULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeNUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1SHIFT: DaysPOSITION: Accounts Receivable SpecialistDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist whose role is a hands-on position, and the incumbent will be responsible for promoting financial discipline within the finance department by performing accurate invoicing, posting customer payments, conducting collections activities, and maintaining customer accounts. This position requires a set of skills such as detail-oriented, strong analytical and excel skills, a relationship-builder and process-driven person. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Invoicing: review sales orders for accuracy, including sales tax and freight charges
• Collections: monitors customer account for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, and contact customers to collect past due amounts
• Develops high-collaborative relationships with customers
• Monitors and reconciles customers accounts periodically
• Investigates and resolves customers issues
• Applies customer payments and processes them through our accounting system
• Perform necessary month-end close activities and reconciliations
• Completes credit checks on new and existing customers
• ERP experience and financial reporting
• Review contracts to identify key components of the invoices prior to sending
• Maintain clean records of all transactions in our accounting system and perform AR audit testing regularlyPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Required - Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field; in lieu of degree a minimum of 4 years experience in an accounts payable/receivable role or bookkeeping plus the experience detailed below-
  • Minimum 3+ years experience in accounts receivable, experience working in manufacturing preferred
  • Excellent analytical skills with a sound understanding of accounting principles
  • Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems
  • Must possess excellent data entry skills
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting policies and procedures preferred
  • Experience in using SAP
  • Requires high degree of accuracy in the processing of disbursements
  • A working knowledge of bookkeeping proceduresGENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors/suppliers
    • Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically
    • Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines
    • High-level of comfort in working with numbers and spreadsheets; ability to create statistical reports
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction
    • Knowledge of Federal and State Taxation laws
    • Ability to be adaptable, flexible and advance existing skill sets to be able to serve future office needs in additional capacities
    • Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity
    • Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times
    • Ability to take direction, coaching and act positively to improve performance
    • Prefer Bilingual verbal and written communication skills in English & Spanish
    • Preference will be given to qualified local candidatesSOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
      • General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
      • Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
      • Proficient keyboarding and typing skillsDISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which could include long days, occasional evening & weekends; regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position; position may require travel to meetings, conferences, workshops or other facilitiesPM21EOE STATEMENT: Envases Commerce LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment discrimination practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.PI153047636

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