Administrator - AR

Administrator I - AR at Westlake

Record payments to customer’s accounts and maintain accounts receivable records.

• Prepare and distribute bank daily cash reports for lockbox and wire reports.
• Post daily cash receipts against open items in AR.
• Assist Customer Service and Credit in investigating and clearing customer accounts.
• Work with credit to review the AR aging to clear unapplied payments against recently posted invoices.
• Research and process customer’s claims of payments by gathering funding dates, bank account and amount for further research.
• Research and process charge‑backs, returns and bad checks.
• Answer accounts receivable phone inquiries and follow up.
• Communicate with customers as necessary for inquiries or cash application issues.
• Work with accounting to ensure all cash has been captured and properly allocated.
• Work with Customer Service and Credit for research in any misapplication of funds, or missing funds on account.
• Review and reconcile the cash GL to ensure month end process closes accurately.
• Help other members in the cash applications team when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with the AR policies and procedures and adhering to company DOA (delegation of authority).
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

• Experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced Accounts Receivable environments with daily performance expectations.
• Strong concentration on accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with teammates and internal/external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads and maintain an organized workspace.
• Enthusiasm to actively exercise and advocate a positive, team‑focused environment.
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for team objectives.
• Initiative to obtain a sufficient working knowledge of all department procedures and related software applications.
• Knowledge and experience necessary to serve as a primary point of contact for external Westlake company departments.
• Reliable commitment to consistent attendance during specified work hours.
• Overtime may be required in accordance with standard accounting cycle deadlines.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school, preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• SAP/JDE experience a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Chemical Manufacturing

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