Accounts Receivable Administrator

Safran; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable specialist to assist in preparing and distributing financial statements for internal and external use. The role focuses on AR records, payments tracking, and liaising with account managers and service teams to ensure accuracy and timely collections.

The successful candidate will work with MS Excel/Word, maintain GL interactions, and support month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and proficiency with accounting and financial systems.
• Understanding of General Ledger (GL) and subsidiary ledger interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounts receivable records, including editing, checking, and preparing AR entries.
• Works closely with account managers, customer service representatives, and repair administrators.
• Files unpaid invoices and keeps track of cash receipts, claims and unpaid invoices.
• Computes and records interest charges, refunds, and similar items.
• Account reconciliation and collections.
• Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

General Ledger

Accounts receivable

Financial systems

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

SUMMARY

This role will assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements for internal and external purposes, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and records payments to customers' accounts and maintains accounts receivable records by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Maintains accounts receivable records, including editing, checking, and preparing accounts receivable entries and tabulating control statistics
• Works closely with account managers, customer service representatives, and repair administrators
• Files unpaid invoices and keeps account of cash receipts, claims and unpaid invoices
• Computes and records interest charges, refunds, and similar items
• Account reconciliation and collections
• Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, or account statements
• Receives customer remittances and applies cash to accounts (both AR and miscellaneous) Investigates discrepancies with customer and/or departments and facilitates resolutions
• Makes debit/credit memos or AP/AR transfers when appropriate to reconcile activity
• Sends checks received in facility to lockbox
• Processes credit approvals including setting up new customers, and invoicing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

• Thorough customer contact and pro-active billing and collection practices: ensure accounts over 90 days are at a minimum or zero, ensure short payment balances over 60 days are at a minimum or zero. Communicates with customers regarding past due balances, facilitates on time payment, report status to superiors
• Prepares collection letters and recommends third party collection and account write-off including research of customer accounts
• Processes credit card charges
• Back-up for bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries as needed
• Understands interaction between GL and subsidiary ledger
• Work on assignments that require creating and maintaining Excel worksheets
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a) Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and proficiency with accounting and financial systems.
• Understanding of General Ledger (GL) and subsidiary ledger interactions.

b) Competencies

• Financial Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Attention to Detail

c) Education and Experience

• High school diploma plus 4-6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Accounting, Finance, or other four-year degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Previous collections experience required.

d) Communication Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and prepare routine correspondence and effectively communicate with customers, clients, and coworkers in individual or small-group settings.

e) Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.

f) Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary position; occasional filing duties may require lifting files, opening cabinets,