Accounts Receivable Associate

Legrand NA - Franklin Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Franklin Township, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Associate to join the Data, Power, and Control Division in Somerset, NJ. The AR Associate will support the daily operation of the accounts receivable function, which includes a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the accounts receivable ledger and ensuring timely receipt of payments from customers. The AR Associate will be responsible for data entry for cash receipts and SPA claims, coordinating chargeback documentation and credit memos, and effectively communicating with both internal and external customers. Additionally, the role involves supporting customer credit background checks and monitoring the customer credit hold list to mitigate financial risks. The main job duties include recording, verifying, and posting payments in accordance with accounting policies, preparing credit analyses for customer credit applications, and monitoring customer credit holds to facilitate the release of customer orders. The AR Associate will also create and distribute invoices to customers, work with an online banking program to retrieve cash receipts, and maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accurate and timely receipt of payments. Inputting and distributing credit memos, responding to customer inquiries, and researching discrepancies are also key responsibilities. The role may involve special projects and other data requirements as needed, along with other duties as assigned. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in accounting and finance, providing a solid foundation in accounts receivable processes and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Record, verify, and post payments per accounting policies
• Prepare credit analysis for customer credit application
• Monitor customer credit holds and release customer orders
• Create and distribute invoices to customers
• Work with an online banking program to retrieve cash receipts
• Responsible for data entry of SPA claim data
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accurate and timely receipt of payments
• Input and distribution of credit memos
• Respond to customer inquiries and research discrepancies
• Special projects and other data requirements as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma required; college coursework in accounting is preferred
• 0-2 years experience in an office environment/data entry is required
• Basic understanding of accounting functions and knowledge of economics, sales, and marketing is required
• Requires close attention to detail
• The ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors is required
• Must have professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• High employer 401K match
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network