Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable, Credit Team)
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable / Credit Associate plays a key role in supporting Hankook Tire's Corporate Management team by managing customer accounts, applying payments, evaluating credit, resolving billing discrepancies, and partnering with internal teams to ensure timely collections and accurate financial records. This position combines core accounts receivable responsibilities with credit analysis functions, making it ideal for professionals who enjoy both transactional accounting and analytical problem-solving. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, sales teams, and cross-functional business partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, Accounting, or a related finance function required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
- Experience with remote deposits, cash applications, or commercial collections is a plus.
- Familiarity with commercial credit reporting tools such as Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), NACM resources, or similar credit analysis platforms is a plus.
- General understanding of accounting principles and financial processes within a corporate environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer accounts by processing payments, monitoring account balances, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.
- Review, analyze, and process customer credit requests while supporting ongoing credit evaluations and account maintenance.
- Apply customer payments accurately through various payment methods, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and remote deposits.
- Prepare and reconcile daily or weekly deposits.
- Research payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, deductions, short payments, and billing issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and business customers to resolve account concerns and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Monitor aging reports and assist with collection activities to support timely payment and minimize past-due balances.
- Process account adjustments, credit memos, write-offs, and other account maintenance transactions as needed.
- Generate invoices and support billing activities for customers and vendors.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, reporting, audits, and special projects as assigned.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Competitive health coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Employee discounts on tires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
