AR Associate

Penguin Random House • Westminster, MD

70d • $39,000 - $41,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a leading global company that offers incredible opportunities for growth and career development? We have an exceptional remote work opportunity for you to join Bertelsmann Global Business Services, where you'll be part of a vibrant, dynamic team. Bertelsmann is building a global network of Accounting Shared Service Centers (ASSC) to bundle and standardize the Group's accounting processes. This includes Accounting Shared Service Centers at existing Bertelsmann locations in core European countries, North America and China. Become part of the Shared Service Center organization at our Westminster (MD) location. We look forward to your application for this exciting and varied job at one of the world's largest media corporations. Join us in shaping the world of media, services and education. We offer business challenges and exciting projects in attractive work environments, as well as individual career and development opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Accounting practices helpful
• Strong Customer Service skills required
• Marketing & Sales background helpful
• Excellent organizational skills & detailed oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent working relationship with customers, both in house and outside
• PC Proficiency to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to set priorities and manage daily workflow
• Ability to effectively advise management of problems/issues

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing and updating co-op procedures
• Responsible for following co-op guidelines for all imprints, divisions, and distribution lines
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with sales and marketing departments of all divisions for all customers, both internal and external
• Proficient in the use of the co-op advertising system to provide easy access to information requested by customer
• Develops and maintains strong relationship with the internal Credit Department to resolve chargeback issues related to Co-op
• Resolve outstanding chargebacks or issues with the credit department and/or sales rep
• Manages electronic retention of claims/correspondence for internal/external audits
• Completes check requests and coding request for vendor payments via the AP Workflow Portal
• Issues credit for co-op claims
• Add new Product Types into the co-op system
• Meets established departmental objectives
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining Co-op Outlook mailboxe
• Further tasks may be assigned within the frame of the profile

Benefits

• Salary range of $39,000.00-41,000.00 annually
• Additional compensation may be awarded annually contingent upon the company's results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED