Account Executive (Contract)

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an Accounting Associate responsible for collecting outstanding balances, processing invoices, and coordinating credit extensions to ensure timely vendor payments. The role interacts with Sales, Operations and Shipping to manage over-due balances and shipments.

Typical tasks include performing credit checks, applying payments in the ERP system, and assisting with month-end closing and payables accruals.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Previous Accounts Payable experience required.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook a must.
• Must be detail oriented and timely in handling requests.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding balances and coordinate credit extension.
• Process invoices to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Work with Sales/Operations to suspend shipments for over-due balances.
• Perform credit checks on customers using references and Dunn & Bradstreet.
• Apply customer payments to correct invoices in ERP.
• Match invoices to packing lists and POs; verify quantities and prices.
• Coordinate month end closing and accruals for payables.
• Process payments for corporate cards and taxes; manage GL codes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college courses in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Summary/Objective: The Accounting Associate is responsible for collecting outstanding balances, bad debts, to coordinate the credit extension process and processing invoices to achieve a goal of processing vendor payments on a timely and accurate basis.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• To make collection calls on delinquent Samtec accounts and credit hold accounts.
• To work with Sales, Operations and Shipping to suspend shipments to customers with excessive over-due balances.
• To process credit checks on new and existing customers as needed. This includes calling for credit reference, requesting and evaluating financial information, and using Dunn and Bradstreet reports.
• To perform credit release on shipments using pre-established guidelines.
• To recommend accounts to write-off as bad debt and maintain information on those accounts written off including coordinating any information required by the collection agency.
• To apply customer payments against correct invoices in ERP system.
• To coordinate with sales on discrepancies reported by the customer.
• To supply requesting companies with credit information on existing customers.
• Select invoices for payment and enter into Accounting system using Pre-Established guidelines.
• Match vendor invoices to packing lists and purchase orders.
• Verify purchasing authorities, quantities received, unit price, and extensions of vendor invoices.
• Process Sales and use of tax payments.
• Perform month end closing ensuring that all raw material receipts and any miscellaneous receipts are recorded in the Accounts Payable system or listed in the month end accrual list.
• Assist in separating those invoices selected for payment.
• Assist in filing all closed payables.
• Prepare the sales tax spreadsheet.
• Process payments for corporate credit cards by making sure we have all credit card receipts and by assigning applicable general ledger account numbers.
• Figure all international invoices for wires and drafts.
• Code and process all freight bills.
• Special projects/ jobs tasks as and when assigned by Management.

* The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. *

Required Experience:

• Previous Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Previous Accounts Payable experience required.
• Proficient computer skills in: Excel, Word, and Outlook a must.
• Must be detail oriented and concerned with timely handling of requests.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college courses in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path ... from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.

Samtec, Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer of P.C. Board level interconnects. Samtec was founded in 1976 and is privately held. Samtec, Inc. is ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, and ISO 14001:2004 registered with a 5-A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating, the highest available for a corporation this size.

Much more than just another connector company, Samtec puts people first with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and convenient tools. We believe that people matter, whether they are our external or internal customers. This belief is deeply ingrained throughout our organization and means we're all willing to go the extra step to build remarkable products and services that take the industry further faster.

Founded in 1976, we are a privately held, $613 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solution blocks, including IC-to-Board/Ultra Micro, High Speed Board-to-Board, High Speed Cables, Future-Proof/Active Optics, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. To meet the interconnect challenges of tomorrow and beyond, Samtec has developed unique Technology Centers to help optimize the entire signal transmission path ... from the IC to the panel and beyond, and all points in between.

For more company information, please visit www.samtec.com.