Credit & Accounting Specialist - Accounting - Specialty Chemicals

Accounting And Risk Management Assistant

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of the business units' accounting and risk management functions to ensure that the company's account receivables, account payables and credit limits are properly maintained.

Support Accounting Functions

• Assist in the maintenance of the Company's system of accounts, books, and records on all transactions
• Process the internal/debit credit memo
• Conduct balance confirmation with buyers
• Perform any other accounting functions as necessary
• Approve, research and maintain all new customer/supplier/vendor forms

Perform Accounting Functions

• Handle outstanding invoices (i.e. communicate with past due customers)
• Deposit checks
• Generate customer receivable data entries
• Receive and deposit payments into the appropriate accounts
• Monitor the TAR daily
• Perform currency conversions
• Execute the closing process for accounts receivable
• Communicate directly with Management and Sales Staff regarding delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate course of action
• Review accounts for delinquency and coordinates with sales to take appropriate action to collect past due payments
• Process invoices from suppliers, vendors and clients for payment and settlement via direct check, ACH, wire and mutual account through SAP
• Upload completed payment instructions including backup for approval from management →MAC Acctg → MAC Finance.
• Verify accuracy and identify errors or discrepancies before payments are processed, i.e. management approvals, posts in SAP, coding, BOL, etc.
• Support accounting team as needed.

Perform Customer Credit and Collection Functions

• Manage the Atradius Credit Insurance account and annual renewal of our policy
• Order D&B credit reports
• Investigate credit and collection matters and fosters good credit relationships between customers and the Company
• Set, review, and monitor customer credit limits in accordance with internal credit policies
• File and maintain records for applications of customer credit limit
• Investigate the credit standing of new customers, arrange terms of payment, and follow-up on collection of accounts
• Perform any other functions to manage customer credit and collections

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• 5 years preferred / 3 minimum experience of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, collections, and credit management in a business-to-business environment
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong capability to multitask and finish assigned projects before deadlines are due
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Self-motivated and effective in a team setting and individually
• Must have the ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment

Marubeni America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability