Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k match

ESOP shares

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator for a first-shift, full-time role. You will process invoices, reconcile payments, and manage customer accounts while ensuring accuracy and timely communication with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years AR experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. ESOP emphasis and competitive benefits are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; college accounting courses preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of accounts receivable experience.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred; experience with PLEX ERP is a plus.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred; multi-location AR processing helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation.
• Process application and reconciliation of customer payments.
• Prioritize past-due invoices according to terms.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Submit customer statements, research discrepancies, and correct issues.
• Process customer debits and assist in monthly close in AR.
• Maintain accurate files and documentation per company policy.
• Communicate payment details and KPIs with management.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

College courses in accounting

Tools

PLEX ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Coordinator# Challenge Manufacturing## Accounts Receivable CoordinatorApply: Walker, MI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R1582**Who We Are:** Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is *#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!* **Who We Want:**The Accounts Receivable Coordinator provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring invoices are completed and customer accounts are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling customer payments and debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. **What You’ll Do:*** Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation* Process application and reconciliation of customer payments* Prioritize past due invoices according to customer and payment terms* Respond to all customer inquiries* Submit customer statements, research, and correct discrepancies* Process customer debits and follow up with individual Plants on a weekly & monthly basis* Assist in month end closing in the Accounts Receivable module* Update zero-dollar invoices with correct pricing* Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices* Regularly communicate payment details, KPI’s, and customer past due amounts with Management* Assist with other projects as needed **When and Where:**This will be a 1st shift, Monday - Friday position located at our corporate headquarters in Walker, MI. **What You Need to Have:*** High school diploma* 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience* College courses in accounting preferred* Advanced Excel skills preferred* Experience with PLEX ERP preferred* Automotive industry experience preferred* Experience with multiple location AR processing preferred* Has high standards of performance for self.* Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.* Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.* Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.* Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.* Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.* Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.* Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.* Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.* Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.* Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.* Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.* Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Critical Evaluation: Use an objective and balanced approach toward analysis and decision making* Detail-oriented and analytical* Self-motivated* Proficient with Microsoft Office### Who We AreChallenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is ***#QualityDriven** and **#PeoplePowered!***### What We OfferWe’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.