Associate, Accounts Receivable

Honda•Santa Ana, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a vital part in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the accounts receivable process. By independently managing routine accounting tasks and tracing sales and payment transactions, the position supports accurate financial reporting and timely billing. It serves as a key liaison across departments and external partners, such as dealers and suppliers, to promote clear communication and resolve discrepancies. The purpose of the role is to uphold financial accuracy and foster collaborative relationships that contribute to the organization's operational success.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate.
Two or more years of experience in accounting or finance is required.
General knowledge of accounting methods and principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to interface well with other employees, dealers, suppliers, etc.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented with good organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead accounts receivable effort in specific implementation and/or upgrade of accounts receivable system as needed.
Processing and distribution of dealer account statements.
Participate in the design and implementation of policies and procedures related to accounts receivable, including process automation where appropriate.
Prepare monthly journal entries relative to areas of responsibility and participate in month-end closing activities. Ensure assigned General Ledger accounts and sub ledgers are reconciled on a monthly basis with appropriate correcting entries on a timely basis.
Perform reviews and analysis of customer accounts to ensure accuracy of receivable balances.
Assist in preparation of internal/external reports/schedules for financial reporting and consolidation on a monthly/quarterly basis/as needed.
Coordinate the input data into the accounts receivable system to generate dealer part statements. Verify accuracy of information provided by A/R system. Record accrual entries as needed.
Work with dealers to resolve problems and answer questions concerning their parts statements and invoices.
Apply customer payments to accounts receivable open items. Analyze payment discrepancies and work to resolve in a timely manner.
Initiate billing and collection of other accounts receivable accounts (ex: special leases / rent billing to affiliates and other accounts).
Process interim payment requests related to dealer buy-sell and terminations.
Manual input of non-recurring types of billing.
Maintenance and setup of system interface files. Verifies that interfaces have occurred and copies of supporting documents/reports are available.
Update A/R system as appropriate including address changes, requests for incentive and/or AP hold from regional staff.
Filing of accounts receivable records.
Assist in the operation of the Finance Department records retention and disposition program.
Develop/maintain desktop procedures for areas of assigned responsibility.
This is a support position, focused on delivering day-to-day tasks and analyses with a degree of autonomy while receiving general instructions and supervision.
Exercise of discretion and independent judgment directly related to significant management and/or general business operations is not required.

Benefits

Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program - eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
Vacation and sick time off
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave.
Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
Health advocate (support)
Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees.
External Training and Development Programs