Accounts Receivable Accountant

DyStar; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DyStar is seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant for its Americas Regional Headquarters in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on managing AR, credit policies, and collections to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt risk.

The candidate should have 5+ years in AR, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This on-site position requires close collaboration with finance teams and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum 5+ years in accounts receivable, with industry experience preferred.
• Experience in credit/collections and survival of bad debt risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the credit policy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Review customer credit limits and terms in a timely manner.
• Propose strategies to establish credit lines for high-risk customers.
• Lead AR/collections to maximize turnover of receivables.
• Evaluate loss potential and set appropriate loss reserves.
• Oversee AR/cash applications for fast, accurate posting.
• Maintain information exchange with credit and financial communities.
• Assist in process improvements and other accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Credit analysis

ERP system experience

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP System

Credit management software

Job description

Accounts Receivable Accountant with 5+ years of experience

DyStar is a leading specialty chemical company with a global presence. We have an immediate need for an AR Accountant with 5+ years of accounting experience in Accounts Receivable. This is an individual contributor role in our Americas Regional Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking an individual who will manage the accounts receivable asset to provide the maximum contribution to corporate profitability, improving asset turn-over and balancing sales/profit opportunities against the risk of bad debt loss while maintaining good customer relationships, and manage collection process and collection payment timely from customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the credit policy which is consistent with corporate objectives
• Review customer credit limit and credit term timely
• Propose innovative strategies which will enable credit lines to be established for high-risk customers
• Manage the accounts receivable/collection effort to ensure the fastest possible turnover of receivables dollars
• Evaluate loss potential and determine adequate levels of loss reserves
• Manage the accounts receivable/cash applications effort to ensure the speedy and accurate posting to system
• Develop and maintain information exchange with members of the credit and financial community
• Assist in process improvements and other accounting duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related required.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience in Accounts Receivable preferred. Additional AP experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced Excel skills required
• Customer financial and business information analysis to support good credit decisions
• The ability to work with computer-based systems for credit management is essential
• Working experience with an ERP system.
• Strong negotiating skills, well-developed communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills

This is an on-site role in Charlotte, NC; not open to remote or hybrid work.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.