Accounting Specialist

About the role

The incumbent in this position is responsible for all steps in the accounts receivable process and assisting the payroll process. Duties include timely and accurate A/R account management, cash application, cash flow forecast, continuous improvement on financial processes, the creation and implementation of a robust collection processes, reconciliation of accounts, and supporting Human Resources with employee time and payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Establish a policy on the collection process subject to review and approval from the Plant Controller.
• Establish guidelines for implementation of collection policy created for approval of the Plant Controller.
• Implement collection policy: perform collection activities; identify and collect revenue from delinquent customer accounts; notify customers of insufficient payments; monitor open accounts receivable balances and aging reports.
• Continually monitor the effectiveness of collection policy and guidelines established.
• Meet with the Commercial Sales and Customer Service teams on a weekly basis to collaborate on the collection of accounts.
• Independently handle bank deposits and cash receipts: prepare bank deposit slips and deposit checks from customers; when necessary, deposit checks via remote desktop.
• Post cash receipts including necessary research to ensure payments are posted to the proper customers and invoices.
• Manage financial documents: maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions; perform month-end closing of A/R system and payroll; reconcile accounts; responsible for petty cash; distribution of funds and reconciliation of account; prepare mileage and weekly payout reports; and process expense reports for payment.
• Manage sales documentation: input daily sales into log and email to department heads; verify daily sales shipment log against company invoices; report weekly sales figures to corporate.
• Maintain financial security by implementing internal accounting controls.
• Update and maintain a six-week cash flow forecast report.
• Support Human Resources payroll and 401(k) management: review online timesheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies; enter employee information into the payroll system; verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information into designated records; record employee information such as exemptions, transfers, and terminations to maintain and update payroll records; process, verify, and transmit payroll to outside vendor; post 401(k) changes, track leave time such as vacation for employees; issue and record adjustments to pay related errors or retroactive increases; and email temporary employees’ payroll time sheets to various temporary agencies for processing.
• Responsible for post accounts payable audit verification procedure.
• Adhere to EMS and IATF 16949 Policies and Procedures.
• Handle confidential information with complete security; and perform all other related duties as assigned by the Plant Controller.
• SOX Compliance and Awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic math skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines; prioritize assignments, and provide follow-up as required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Proficient with computers and demonstrated skills in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with MS Excel preferred.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight and guidelines.

Benefits

You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day. You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement