Accounting Associate- A/R

Emerald Technologies•Saline, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Associate will support the Accounts Receivable functions within the accounting department and work closely with team members to support our customer and other organizations/individuals. This Accounting Associate will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our local Saline site, as well as our sister location in Salem, NH.

Requirements

Strong team player comfortable working closely with a small team
3-5 years of related experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ERP accounting systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Accurate Data Entry Skills
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AI is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Invoice Creation and Distribution: Generate and distribute invoices daily via email from within ERP systems.
Accounts Receivable (AR) Aging: Regularly review and update AR aging reports to ensure timely payments and identify overdue accounts.
Credit Hold/Watch Monitoring: Assess and help manage accounts under credit hold or watch status, coordinating with program management and management as necessary.
Customer Prepayments and Order Holds: Process customer prepayments and manage hold orders, ensuring pre-payment requirements are met before shipment.
Collections Management and Coordination: Execute collection activities, including follow-ups on overdue accounts, and collaborate with collections teams when needed.
Payment Processing: Receive and record payments via ACH, checks, credit cards, ensuring accurate and timely posting to customer accounts.
Returns and RMA Management: Oversee customer returns and the RMA process, coordinating with program management to manage credits or replacements.
Customer Payment Terms Management: Manage and review customer payment terms, ensuring alignment with company policies and customer agreements.
Customer Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile customer payments to invoices and AR reports, investigating discrepancies as needed.
Leverage AI‑enhanced accounting tools to streamline A/R workflows, improve data accuracy, and support continuous process improvement across both sites.