Accounts Receivable Coordinator

About Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee‑owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee‑owned automotive companies in North America. Our ESOP program gives shares of the Company to all employee‑owners annually, providing an additional retirement benefit.

Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring invoices are completed and customer accounts are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling customer payments and debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

• Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation
• Process application and reconciliation of customer payments
• Prioritize past‑due invoices according to customer and payment terms
• Respond to all customer inquiries
• Submit customer statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Process customer debits and follow up with individual Plants on a weekly & monthly basis
• Assist in month‑end closing in the Accounts Receivable module
• Update zero‑dollar invoices with correct pricing
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices
• Regularly communicate payment details, KPIs, and customer past‑due amounts with Management
• Assist with other projects as needed

1st Shift / 8 AM‑5 PM M–F.

Location:

Corporate Office in Walker, MI.

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• College courses in accounting preferred
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Experience with PLEX ERP preferred
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Experience with multiple‑location AR processing preferred
• High standards of performance, takes responsibility, thorough, accurate, reliable
• Positive conflict resolution, constructive relationships, feedback utilization, flexibility
• Commitment to meeting customer needs, rotational responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical evaluation, detail‑oriented, analytical, self‑motivated, proficient with Microsoft Office

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions;
Flexible Spending Accounts; company‑paid Short‑Term and Basic Life Insurance; voluntary life and long‑term disability options;
Employer 401(k) Match; ESOP shares; tuition reimbursement;
Referral Bonus Program;
Challenge Incentive Program; paid time off.

We provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their roles.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing