Accounts Receivable Accountant

Plastipak • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

As the Accounts Receivable Accountant, you will learn every aspect of the Accounts Receivable function, including daily invoicing, cash applications, rebate accruals, and other processes. The role provides exposure to key customers, so strong communication and relationship management skills are foundational to success. Growth opportunities depend on working effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Exceptional time and personal management skills to complete assigned tasks.
• Entry-level candidate with relevant internships, with up to 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Post-process lockbox payments and apply in-house payments; identify and research issues to apply cash accurately to customer accounts and invoices.
• Improve cash-application accuracy through system improvements and open communication with customers.
• Invoice sales orders, following up with plants and marketing on issues preventing orders from billing and examining billing-error reasons to improve the system.
• Invoice online credit memos and buy/sell activity.
• Analyze and prepare reports for auditors, customers, and internal Plastipak users.
• Analyze and track rebates and accruals.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases
• Paid company holidays
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel assistance
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level