Credit & Accounting Specialist - Accounting - Specialty Chemicals

Marubeni Group Companies•White Plains, NY

1d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of the business units’ accounting and risk management functions to ensure that the company’s account receivables, account payables and credit limits are properly maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
5 years preferred / 3 minimum experience of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, collections, and credit management in a business-to-business environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Strong capability to multitask and finish assigned projects before deadlines are due
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook
Self-motivated and effective in a team setting and individually
Must have the ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance of the Company’s system of accounts, books, and records on all transactions
Process the internal/debit credit memo
Conduct balance confirmation with buyers
Perform any other accounting functions as necessary
Approve, research and maintain all new customer/supplier/vendor forms
Handle outstanding invoices (i.e. communicate with past due customers)
Deposit checks
Generate customer receivable data entries
Receive and deposit payments into the appropriate accounts
Monitor the TAR daily
Perform currency conversions
Execute the closing process for accounts receivable
Communicate directly with Management and Sales Staff regarding delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate course of action
Review accounts for delinquency and coordinates with sales to take appropriate action to collect past due payments
Process invoices from suppliers, vendors and clients for payment and settlement via direct check, ACH, wire and mutual account through SAP
Upload completed payment instructions including backup for approval from management →MAC Acctg → MAC Finance.
Verify accuracy and identify errors or discrepancies before payments are processed, i.e. management approvals, posts in SAP, coding, BOL, etc.
Support accounting team as needed.
Manage the Atradius Credit Insurance account and annual renewal of our policy
Order D&B credit reports
Investigate credit and collection matters and fosters good credit relationships between customers and the Company
Set, review, and monitor customer credit limits in accordance with internal credit policies
File and maintain records for applications of customer credit limit
Investigate the credit standing of new customers, arrange terms of payment, and follow-up on collection of accounts
Perform any other functions to manage customer credit and collections