Accounts Receivable Specialist
About the role
Sunnen, with 14 global locations and over 700 employees, celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2024. This industry leader manufactures machines and consumables used in the honing process by a wide range of industries with blue-chip customers throughout the globe. Known for its quality, precision, and efficiency, Sunnen products are the brand of choice. Acquired by P4G, a leading Private Equity Firm in 2023, Sunnen is positioned for future growth. This critical accounting role is instrumental in establishing and building a high-performing accounting and financial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Post and apply daily cash receipts from multiple payment sources
- Reconcile and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, credits, and short payments
- Perform customer account reconciliations and maintain accurate accounts receivable records
- Contact customers regarding past-due balances and manage collection activities
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and escalate delinquent accounts as appropriate
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and approvals
- Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed
- Collect, review, and maintain customer sales and use tax exemption certificates
- Monitor certificate expirations and obtain updated documentation to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with customers and internal departments to resolve accounting issues
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
- Perform other related ad-hoc duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes
- Experience with cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliations
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processing
- Knowledge of sales and use tax exemption certificate requirements is a plus
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Experience working with ERP or Oracle software
Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, cash application, or a related accounting role preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Sense of Urgency