Accountant- Inventory and Accounts Receivable Clerk

This position is a critical hands on role within the Accounting Department. This role is responsible for issuing accurate and timely credits for all types of customer returns made to the Phoenix location.

The position also plays an important role in supporting inventory accuracy through monthly inventory counts, cycle counts and coordination with other departments.

Additional responsibilities include providing general accounting support, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory and accounting processes.

General support of other accounting functions.

Cross-train and support accounting and other departments as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Credits
· Oversee a high-volume customer credits, including checking the incoming units as required to ensure credits are issued accurately and timely.
· Review supporting documentation and investigate discrepancies related to customer returns and credits.
· Submit queries and payback requests with vendors when returns are not within company guidelines.
· Ensure customer accounts are up to date and address any issues as they arise.
· Collaborate with other departments, including customer service and sales, to ensure accurate credits and timely payments.
· Support team and back up as needed.
· Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for customer credits and returns.
· Support the team and provide backup assistance as needed.

Inventory:
· Run Axapta reports for month-end counts.
· Assist in coordinating and supporting monthly physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts.
· Key in results from count sheets and advise on variances / areas to be recounted.
· Summarize inventory counts and collaborate with Salem on count results and reviews.
· Maintain organized inventory count records and supporting documentation.
· Support ongoing inventory control activities and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen inventory accuracy and count procedures.

General Accounting:
· Ad hoc and to be determined – could be Accounts Receivables & invoicing, or support for Accounts Payable.
· Provide general accounting support as needed, including Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and Accounts Payable activities

Requirements:
· Automotive or manufacturing background highly desired.
· 1-3 years of experience in general accounts receivable
· Detail oriented and organized.
· Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
· Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
· Supports organization and department goals and values.
· Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.