Accounts Receivable Associate

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Beloit, WI

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About The Position

Fairbanks Morse Defense is looking for an Accounts Receivable Associate to join our team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing of customer invoices and credit memos for goods and services on a timely basis. He/she will oversee accurate processing of invoices and collections. The associate delivers and drives collections based on metrics and target setting. He/she will ensure deadlines are met while maintaining appropriate internal controls. Assisting with internal and external audits of policies, procedures and overall financial statements will be a key function of this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail, ability to make sound/quality decisions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in use of an ERP computer software package
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or political asylee) in compliance with ITAR or EAR.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred
• Knowledge of government payment systems is a plus (WAWF & IPP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Generate, verify, and distribute accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner, including entry into various customer portals (IPP, WAWF, Taulia, Oracle, Exostar).
• Record and apply payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards) directly to customer accounts.
• Process credit card transactions for FMA and/or other affiliated Business Units.
• Monitor AR aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts via email or telephone and manage past due balances.
• Investigate short payments, investigate preliminary disputes, apply write-offs, and reconcile payments and/or credit memos against general ledgers.
• Coordinate with various service admins, parts, logistics and sales to clarify payment terms and resolve customer disputes as timely as possible.
• Provide regular customer account status reports, A/R aging reports, and DSO reporting.
• Ensure accounts receivable policies and procedures are followed and that external and internal controls/policies are adhered to.
• Assist with month-end close.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED