Credit & Accounts Receivable Accountant (Level II)

Moody Publishers•Chicago, IL

1d•$55,000 - $63,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant ll position is responsible for collecting and recording customer payments, reconciling customer accounts, monitoring the aging of accounts, and performing other related tasks for Moody Media Accounts Receivable. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Experience with electronic spreadsheets (Excel).
Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy a must.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong customer service skills (both verbal and written).

Nice To Haves

One year of job experience in accounting.
Experience with Peoplesoft/Oracle and Global/Klopotek PPM software preferred.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Apply payments to customer accounts according to Moody Publishers and Moody Radio policies and customer remittance instructions.
Process new account applications and establish credit limits with approval from Moody Publishers Finance Director.
Implement credit risk decisions with approval from Moody Publishers Finance Director.
Reconcile customer accounts as needed.
Review and release orders from credit hold within assigned parameters.
Secure and respond to credit references.
Monitor aging of accounts; collect past due amounts and document collection efforts.
Refer accounts to outside collection agency when appropriate.
Investigate and resolve customer deductions related to returns, shortages, price discrepancies, advertising allowances, or any other deduction with appropriate customer accounts payable staff.
Generate and send monthly statement spreadsheets to major customers.
For Moody Publishers subsidiary rights, apply royalty payments to appropriate holding account and perform month-end posting procedure.
Prepare and process bank deposits in a timely manner.
Research and resolve credit-related customer questions and concerns.
Process customer refunds as necessary.
Utilize technology for electronic processing and record retention.
Perform related and special duties as assigned.