Accounts Receivable Accountant, Alligare Position Available In Lee, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: Reporting to the Controller at Alligare in Opelika, AL, the Accounts Receivable Accountant will handle customer payments, invoices, credit limits, and collections. Responsibilities include preparing reports, assisting with audits, and maintaining customer files. Qualifications include 4+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently. Alligare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Accountant, Alligare
Location:
Alligare – Alabama – US, AL
Job ID:
29922
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Job Description
Direct Manager:
Controller
Direct Reports:
None Location:
On-site (Opelika, AL)
The Company:
Alligare, LLC, located in Opelika, AL, is a global leader in providing turn-key vegetation management solutions. Alligare specializes in strategic markets consisting of Aquatic, Forestry, Range and Pastureland, Railroads, Adjuvants/Additives and Vegetation Management. Our specialties include both developing and distributing custom made herbicides to a variety of clients for a variety of situations.
Alligare specialists, having trained knowledge and expertise, can give both better advice, faster service, and a more cost-effective solution than a traditional sales force could offer. With Alligare’ s methods of delivering results-oriented, market-based solutions, we are able to always reach the same results with our products – unsurpassed performance and value.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients, contribute ideas, and help improve processes. This role also plays a critical part in supporting audits and ensuring reporting deadlines are met by partnering with the management team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
Tracks and closely monitor customer credit limits and is the primary contact for Coface for customer account credit limits.
Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
Monitors online bank account balances and transactions and prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Preparing daily management reports related to sales and receivables activity
Prepare series of monthly receivables reports for Corporate for Securitization updates
Serves as primary contact for SOX and external financial audits queries and initiates data compilation.
Aligns with the Customer Service team reviewing customer orders when credit limits exceeded
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Updates the corporate cash forecasting module.
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
At least 4 years of related experience required.
Manufacturing and/or Chemical Industry a strong plus
MS Excel experience is required. Microsoft Office suite experience is a plus
ERP knowledge and experience are required. SAP SBO is a plus.
An essential element of Alligare’s culture is our commitment to diversity. Alligare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in our industry
