Accounts Receivable Accountant

Plastipak; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Plastipak in Plymouth, MI seeks an Accounts Receivable Accountant to learn every aspect of our AR function, including daily invoicing, cash application, rebate accruals, and related processes. You will collaborate with plants, marketing, and customers to ensure accurate invoicing and timely cash flow.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Entry-level with internships or up to 2 years experience considered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-management skills are foundational to success in AR.
• Excellent time and personal management to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Entry-level with internships or up to 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Post-process lockbox payments and apply in-house payments; investigate issues to fully and accurately apply cash to customer accounts and invoices.
• Invoice sales orders by coordinating with plants and marketing to resolve billing issues and issuing online memos.
• Analyze and prepare reports for auditors, customers, and Plastipak internal users.
• Analyze and track rebates and accruals.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

As the Accounts Receivable Accountant, you will be able to learn every aspect of our Accounts Receivable function, such as daily invoicing, cash applications, rebate accruals, and other processes. Since this role provides exposure to our key customers, possessing strong communication and relationship management skills is the foundation for success in this role. The key to growth opportunities within our company is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

You Will

• Post-process lockbox payments, apply for in-house payments, identify and research issues to fully and accurately apply cash to customer accounts and invoices; improve accuracy through system improvements and open line of communication with customers
• Invoice sales orders includes following up with the plants and marketing on issues preventing an order from billing and constantly improving our system by examining billing error reasons. This also includes invoicing online credit memos and buy/sell activity.
• Analyze and prepare reports for auditors, customers, and Plastipak internal users
• Analyze and track rebates and accruals

You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• Exceptional time and personal management skills needed to complete all tasks as assigned
• Entry-level with relevant internships, up to 2 years of experience

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

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