Accounts Receivable Analyst

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

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Accounts Receivable Analyst

ROLE:

The AR Analyst will be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of receivable accounts for a global manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have the ability to research and resolve discrepancies on disputed accounts. Daily responsibilities include continual interaction with internal and external customers. Excellent written and verbal communication is a must. The position is on-site (located in Waupaca) and reports to the Accounting Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Meets accounts receivable operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.

- Maintains financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.

- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

- Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box deposits.

- Prepares payment details that are downloaded from customer’s websites or sent via email to accounts receivable.

- Works with customers and sales team to resolve any invoice or payment disputes.

- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information obtained from customers as well as internal sales, customer service and shipping departments.

- Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following department procedures.

- Provides analysis on collections and payment history while working with the Credit Manager/Accounting Manager during dispute resolution.

- Works diligently to provide copies of past due invoices, balances and related documents necessary to facilitate payment on past due invoices.

- Maintains receivable portfolio by summarizing invoice accounts, verifying data and preparing management reports.

- Provides suggestions to management and provides leadership in identifying process improvement opportunities.

- Verifies invoice receipts for electronic receipt settlement customers.

- Prepares pro forma invoices for cash-in-advance customers.

- Provides weekly status updates on all customer accounts including related AR aging schedules.

- Approves customer orders and shipment status daily.

- Provides monthly review and analysis regarding customer payment statistics.

- Balances daily and monthly cash receipts to general ledger.

- Reconciles monthly Sales and Surcharge report to general ledger.

- Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

- Supports external and internal auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.

- Oversees and supports miscellaneous projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

- Maintaining and increasing job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- 2-4 years of experience in AR or Collections required.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

- Strong organizational and communication skills a must.

- General knowledge of accounting principles.

- Ability to learn and work effectively in various financial software packages. SAP and/or AS400 are the primary accounting software used in this role, experience in those systems is beneficial, but not required.

- Strong skills in Excel.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced team environment.

The responsibilities, duties, and minimum requirements are summary level in nature, and in no way imply that these are the only duties and requirements of this role. This position may be required to take on other duties, and/or obtain other skills in the accounting / finance area, as requested by the Director of Accounting or CFO.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

- Medical, dental, vision

- Short and long term disability

- Life insurance

- 401(k)

- Employer funded retirement plan

- Paid vacations/holidays

- Wellness program

- Fitness membership

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

- Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.