Steven Madden - Long Island City, NY

posted 4 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Long Island City, NY
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Jr. Accounts Receivable Associate position is a critical role within the finance department, primarily responsible for assisting with all aspects of the accounts receivable process. This includes performing daily billing functions, generating invoices for international and sample orders, and initiating shipping for back orders. The associate will also be tasked with preparing and posting cash receipts to customer accounts, as well as charging customer credit cards for shipping on a daily basis. In addition to billing and cash receipt functions, the role requires the associate to research charge-backs and debit memos to accurately process, issue, and post credits or debits to customer accounts as necessary. Maintaining letters of credit and ensuring prompt communication with issuing banks is also a key responsibility. The associate will track markdown allowances and provide analysis and reports on activity upon request, ensuring that all records and files related to accounts receivable are maintained accurately. The position involves printing and reviewing an aging report weekly, initiating and maintaining records associated with collection activities for each account, and ensuring adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures. The associate will also be responsible for maintaining accurate customer information in the database, responding to accounts receivable inquiries promptly, and assisting in month-end closing by ensuring all appropriate information is entered into the system. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under time pressure while managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily billing functions; generate international and samples invoices and initiate shipping for back orders
  • Prepare and post cash receipts to customer accounts and charge customer credit cards for shipping on a daily basis
  • Research charge-backs and debit memos to accurately process, issue and post credits/debits to customer accounts as necessary
  • Maintain letters of credit and ensure prompt communication with/payment by issuing banks
  • Track markdown allowances and provide analysis/reports on activity upon request
  • Maintain all records and files and backup documentation related to accounts receivable
  • Print and review an aging report on a weekly basis
  • Initiate, track and maintain all records/files associated with collection activities for each account to include negotiated payment schedules, telephone call documentation and collection letters
  • Ensure company adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection matters to maintain good customer relation
  • Maintain accurate customer information in database according to company procedures
  • Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner
  • Assist in month closing by ensuring all appropriate information is entered into computer, and reviewing and updating current aging report for discrepancies and finance charges
  • Research credit applications, when appropriate, notify customers of approval/disapproval status; document pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures
  • Respond to credit reference inquiries with pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures
  • Print and store permanent accounts receivable reports as required, including: accounts receivable aging, daily cash receipts/journals and end of month reports
  • Create and maintain proper response letters on computer for various incoming correspondence
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and assist with other projects as needed

Requirements

  • 4+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
  • High school diploma required
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Work effectively under time pressure
  • 10 key by touch with speed and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Plan, organize, and schedule own workload efficiently
  • Ability to apply technology to solve problems and improve processes

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K
  • Additional company benefits
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