Accounts Receivable Clerk, Revenue Accounting

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Work from anywhere some days

Merchandise discount

Career advancement opportunities

Associate Resource Groups

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio, to support wholesale, sell-off, licensing and other customer accounts.

You will create accurate invoices, research discrepancies, monitor aging, apply payments, and work with cross-functional partners to ensure timely cash collection and close activities. This role requires detail orientation, Excel and ERP familiarity; PeopleSoft experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, cash application, or a related accounting support role.
• Ability to create accurate invoices, follow up on outstanding balances, and apply customer payments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and track a high volume of transactions and follow-up items.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with contract terms and timelines.
• Review invoice support and research unit, price, discount, payment-term, or other billing discrepancies.
• Monitor open accounts receivable balances and maintain current records of invoice and payment status.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding and past-due invoices in a timely, professional manner.
• Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and other differences; coordinate resolution with customers and internal partners.
• Reconcile customer accounts and help tie revenue, invoices, payments, and GL activity.
• Provide information for receivables aging, cash forecasting, reporting, and period-end close activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft AR/BI

Job description

Job Description:This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.What will you be doing?Support Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Wholesale, Sell Off, Licensing, Franchise, and other customer accountsCreate and issue accurate customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, shipment activity, and established timelinesReview invoice support and research unit, price, discount, payment-term, or other billing discrepanciesMonitor open accounts receivable balances and maintain clear, current records of invoice and payment statusFollow up with customers on outstanding and past-due invoices in a timely, professional mannerReceive, identify, and apply customer payments accurately using Oracle PeopleSoft AR/BI and related systemsResearch unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and other differences; coordinate resolution with customers and internal partnersReconcile customer accounts and help tie reported revenue, invoices, payments, and general ledger activityMaintain account notes, collection follow-up, aging details, and other tracking used by the Revenue Accounting teamProvide accurate information for receivables aging, cash forecasting, reporting, and period-end close activitiesWork closely with Revenue Accounting teammates and cross-functional partners, including Business Development, Treasury, Information Technology, and customer contactsRespond to questions, troubleshoot issues, and communicate account status and next steps clearlyAssist with journal entries, account reconciliations, audit support, and other routine accounts receivable activities as neededFollow established Accounts Receivable procedures and controls and help keep process documentation currentIdentify opportunities to improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of invoicing, collections, and cash application processesWhat do you need to bring?Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experiencePrior experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, cash application, or a related accounting support roleAbility to create accurate invoices, follow up on outstanding balances, and apply customer paymentsStrong attention to detail and ability to organize and track a high volume of transactions and follow-up itemsAbility to research discrepancies, reconcile account activity, and bring issues to resolutionClear written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindsetAbility to work collaboratively with teammates, customers, and cross-functional partnersComfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with PeopleSoft is preferred but not requiredBenefits & PerksAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.