A/P - A/R Associate

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Performs a variety of accounting tasks. Performs accounts receivable functions including billing, processing of invoices, collection of invoices, and record keeping.

Schedule

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (on-site)

Responsibilities

• Monitors payments from customers to ensure they are received when due and according to credit terms.
• Prepare daily deposit, code checks with customer #.
• Post check deposit to Macola-CTN.OCA, TOT, SMY & WES.
• Post ACH Credit to Macola- Wesanco, Wesanco TN, Florida Strut, Versabar, Foster, ZSI & Hydra-Zorb.
• Accurately maintain customer balances which include tracking and recording all invoices/payments/charges.
• Reconciles customer accounts and researches any discrepancy.
• Facilitates the resolution of customer disputes related to account balances. Work with customer service to obtain credit memos, RMA, pricing corrections and POD.
• Research AR payments misapplied.
• Update AR aging report with collection status.
• Answer department calls & route to appropriate staff, take messages if needed.
• Maintain reports as required for periodic and year-end financial statements.
• Maintain proper back up files (PDF) for research and reference.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of data on accounts.
• Multi-task and work under time constraints.
• AR Collections: Email payment request & Updating AR Note for customer accounts in Pulse. Call customers for payment status.
• Processing credit card payments.
• Support mail processing of ARAP & AR mailbox.
• Process customer contact update request for all 6 locations.
• Cross train with AP Clerk. Support AP for Wesanco La Mirada & Smyrna TN Strut.
• Request invoices & POD copies from Suppliers.
• Post all Invoices, with PO & Non-PO.
• Post manual check request-Payroll.
• Resolve supplier invoice variances.
• Customer Invoice copy request.
• Customer statement request.
• Vendor maintenance: setup, address changes, phone number updates, payment terms.
• Support matching Invoice & packing slips.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 2+ years accounts receivable minimum.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with automated accounting system (ERP system-Macola).
• Experience in a related job and working in an office environment.
• Discretion and trustworthiness due to frequent contact with confidential material.
• Solid communication skills-Verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• General understanding of accounting practices and principles.
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and dynamic team player who is able to meet the demands of a growing business environment.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).