Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable, Credit Team)

About the role

The Accounts Receivable/Credit Associate position is located at Hankook Tire's North American Headquarters in the AT&T (Batman) Building in downtown Nashville, TN. This role combines core accounts receivable responsibilities with credit analysis functions, ideal for professionals who enjoy both transactional accounting and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts by processing payments, monitoring account balances, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.
• Review, analyze, and process customer credit requests while supporting ongoing credit evaluations and account maintenance.
• Apply customer payments accurately through various payment methods, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and remote deposits.
• Prepare and reconcile daily or weekly deposits.
• Research payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, deductions, short payments, and billing issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and business customers to resolve account concerns and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collection activities to support timely payment and minimize past-due balances.
• Process account adjustments, credit memos, write-offs, and other account maintenance transactions as needed.
• Generate invoices and support billing activities for customers and vendors.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, reporting, audits, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, Accounting, or a related finance function required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with remote deposits, cash applications, or commercial collections is a plus.
• Familiarity with commercial credit reporting tools such as Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), NACM resources, or similar credit analysis platforms is a plus.
• General understanding of accounting principles and financial processes within a corporate environment.