Accounting Assistant / Account Receivable

About the role

Our Mission: Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing. Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation
• Perform collections follow-up on past-due accounts to minimize outstanding balances and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO)
• Prepare and process customer billing accurately and in a timely manner across both Lawrence locations
• Utilize Oracle to process transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate customer account records
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account inquiries
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems to document financial and administrative records
• Perform accurate and timely data entry to support accounting and administrative functions
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both Lawrence office locations
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections preferred

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office required, including strong proficiency in Excel; Oracle experience preferred

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”.

Skills

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Pay

Full Time / 1st Shirt Pay Rate $20.00-$22.00 per hour