Accounts Receivable Specialist

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Annual Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Parental Benefits

Referral Bonus

Extra Vacation Days & Flex Days Off

Health Insurance

Birthday Off

24 December Off

Career Development Support (LinkedIn-L

Job summary

GKN Automotive Portugal Limitada (Portugal) in Porto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on cash application, collections reporting, AR aging analyses, and collaboration with the GL and other finance teams.

The position emphasizes process improvements, month-end activities, and proactive feedback to the line manager. A customer-focused, detail-oriented candidate thrives in this environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of customer billing and O2C processes.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality output.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Daily cash remittance application (cash allocation).
• Prepare reports on outstanding balances and collections.
• Support AR aging analysis and customer account reviews.
• Create credit and collection reports.
• Collaborate with other Finance teams (e.g., GL).
• Execute month-end tasks: reconciliations, reports, bookings.
• Propose process improvements and lead team projects.
• Provide regular feedback to your line manager.

Skills

customer billing and O2C processes

stakeholder communication

analytical mindset

deadline-oriented

ERP systems and workflow tools

Job description

Job Posting Title

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Legal Entity

GKN Automotive Portugal Limitada (Portugal)

Job Description Summary

Join our Team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist.
We're looking for experienced colleagues ready to take the next step in their careers. This role goes beyond standard Accounts Receivable responsibilities, adding a project management focus to drive continuous improvement and lead process changes.
Location: Porto - Hipercentro Areosa Business Park
Work model: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Job Description:

About the role:

• Daily cash remittance application (cash allocation)
• Prepare reports on outstanding balances and collections
• Support AR aging analysis and customer account reviews
• Create credit and collection reports
• Collaborate with other Finance teams (e.g., GL)
• Execute month-end tasks: reconciliations, reports, bookings
• Propose process improvements and lead team projects
• Provide regular feedback to your line manager

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working model
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Pension Plan
• Parental Benefits
• Referral Bonus
• Extra Vacation Days & Flex Days Off
• Health Insurance
• Birthday Off
• 24 December Off
• Career Development Support (LinkedIn Learning, Excel & Language Courses)
• Multicultural Environment (23 nationalities, 12 languages)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 1 Day Paid Volunteering
• Modern Office Facilities
• Discounts Across Retailers & Services
• Monthly Breakfasts

Required Skills and Education

Required Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of customer billing and O2C processes
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with high-quality output
• Familiarity with ERP systems and workflow tools.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.