Account Receivable Associate

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Steve Madden, based in our LIC office, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to support the Wholesale business on-site. The role manages AR, chargebacks, and related inquiries, with collaboration across departments and a focus on month-end close.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or accounting degree plus 2 years in AR and wholesale experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS400 is a plus; strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent experience.
• College Degree in Accounting is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years Accounts Receivable experience.
• Prior Wholesale experience.
• 1-2 years collection / charge back experience.
• AS400 experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month closing by ensuring all appropriate information is entered into computer, and reviewing and updating current aging report for discrepancies and finance charges
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner;
• Process credit memo
• Research credit applications, when appropriate, notify customers of approval/disapproval status; document pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures;
• Daily research of unapplied & unidentified payments
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Work with inter-departments to obtain necessary documents for CB's
• Assist Department Manager/ Director on special projects
• Monthly/ Quarterly Reporting on past dues invoices & CB's
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

College Degree in Accounting

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TheAccounts Receivable Associateis responsible forthe collection of the open AR and researching chargebacks daily. This position supports theWholesalebusiness.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in ourLICoffice and requires working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in month closing by ensuring all appropriate information is entered into computer, and reviewing and updating current aging report for discrepancies and finance charges
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner;
• Process credit memo
• Research credit applications, when appropriate, notify customers of approval/disapproval status; document pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures;
• Daily research of unapplied & unidentified payments
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Work with inter-departments to obtain necessary documents for CB's
• Assist Department Manager/ Director on special projects
• Monthly/ Quarterly Reporting on past dues invoices & CB's
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent experience
• College Degree in Accounting is a plus
• Minimum of 2 years Accounts Receivable experience
• Prior Wholesale experience
• 1-2 years collection / charge back experience
• AS400 experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.00 - $26.00/hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.