Account Executive (Contract)

Samtec Asia Pacific; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Asia Pacific in Malaysia is seeking an Accounting Associate responsible for collecting outstanding balances, processing invoices, and coordinating credit extensions to ensure timely vendor payments.

Key duties include handling A/R and A/P, applying payments, performing month-end close, reconciling invoices to POs, and collaborating with Sales, Operations and Shipping. The role requires proficiency in Excel/Word/Outlook and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Accounts Payable experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented and timely.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding balances and coordinate credit extensions.
• Process and match invoices with POs and packing lists.
• Apply customer payments to invoices in ERP system.
• Perform month-end closing and accruals for Payables.
• Process payments including corporate card receipts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college courses in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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