Accounts Receivable Representative

Leviton • Melville, NY

115d • $45,000 - $53,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for ensuring the precise recording and application of all customer cash receipts and the posting of claims and chargebacks. This role will evaluate, process, and resolve customer deductions efficiently, working with customers and cross-functional teams to drive timely resolutions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Understanding of EDI processing, lockbox electronic processing, and bank automation.
• Experience with deduction analysis and resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Outstanding communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience in accounts receivable, including claims (deductions) and collections required.
• Understanding of AR workflows and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily deposits for posting and accurately apply customer payments to accounts and the general ledger, both manually and via Web ADI upload.
• Match and code system-generated deductions to customer backup documentation, investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of all cash (check and wire) received.
• Perform daily balancing to confirm that cash postings, sales, and credits reconcile with the general ledger.
• Produce a monthly cash reconciliation report matching cash receipts to the general ledger.
• Enter returns and credit memos into Leviton's systems via data entry.
• Analyze and reconcile past-due debits, generating resolution effort reports in Excel to highlight trends and track claim outcomes.
• Collaborate with outside sales, logistics, warehouse, and customers to resolve claims effectively.
• Process chargebacks and pursue recovery for invalid deductions.
• Maintain transactional productivity in line with departmental guidelines.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including system testing, automation projects, and other enhancement efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees