Magna Engineered Glass: AR Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Verifies and records payments made to the company, and reconciles balances and maintains records
• Ensures transactions are timely and accurate, and that remittances are accurately coded and allocated
• Responds to inquiries from customers and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies
• Set up and maintains customer accounts in the accounting systems
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and payment status
• Investigate and resolve pricing disputes and discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Customer Service, and Finance) to ensure account accuracy
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger
• Track capital projects from submission to closure; including but not limited to updating capital reporting databases and capital reporting
• Oversee tooling budgets, ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed and collected prior to invoicing, while maintaining proper tracking and control of tooling assets
• Absorb additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

Requirements

• High school diploma with strong accounting skills required; Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of AR experience or related
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and data analysis
• Experience with fixed asset accounting systems, Sage/FAS preferred
• Able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a high level of numerical accuracy
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels of the organization
• Proficient in computer systems and business software
• Demonstrates strong initiative, follow-through, and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• High level of professionalism and accountability

Competencies

• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Strong focus on accuracy when processing data, reconciling entries, and maintaining confidentiality, particularly in handling cash payments, journal entries, and financial records
• Numerical and Analytical Skills: Ability to perform basic accounting tasks like resolving discrepancies, balancing accounts, and handling month-end accruals with a high level of numerical accuracy and analytical thinking
• Time Management and Multitasking: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of routine and special accounting projects
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and provide support to other departments
• Proficiency with Financial Systems and Software: Competency in using computerized accounting systems, demonstrating initiative and proficiency with tools required for data entry, reporting, and financial analysis