Account Receivable

Delaco Steel; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaco Steel is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger functions. The role requires accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to train across teams.

You will help with month-end close, reconciliations and resolving billing discrepancies, while maintaining secure financial records and adhering to internal controls. A strong math background and Excel/MIS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with AR, AP and GL reconciliation.
• 5+ years accounting experience.
• Prefer automotive/manufacturing experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MIS software.
• Experience with customer portals.

Responsibilities

• Support AR, AP and GL processes.
• Reconcile payments to accounts.
• Review aging and collect past due amounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Pull details from customer portals to reconcile accounts.
• Verify discrepancies in client billing and resolve.
• Cross-train in billing, AR, AP as needed.
• Maintain financial records and filing.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Well organized

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MIS software

Customer portals

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

Essential Functions

• AR
• Reconcile payments to accounts
• Review aging and collect past due amounts
• Month-end closing procedures
• Ability to pull detail of customer portal and reconcile accounts
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Ability to learn and cross train into different areas (billing, collections, AR, AP)
• Able to take concepts, work with appropriate team members to solve issues
• Month end closing procedures and reconciliations
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

Other Duties May Include

• Reporting to Customers on minority, sales and spend information as required
• Processing of vehicle registration for annuals license tags and trucking permits, along with tracking information for trucks and forklifts
• Vehicle fleet management reporting
• Process credit checks and applications for new vendors
• Sales tax reporting
• Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals
• Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management
• Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues
• Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
• Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Well organized
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Strong and accurate data entry skills
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business
• Dependability
• Adherence to the attendance policy

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma and equivalent training and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required
• Professional with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing
• Strong math skills
• Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)
• Software experience: Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information