Accounts Receivable Representative

Leviton; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs

401K plans with employer‑matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is hiring an Accounts Receivable Representative in Melville, NY. The role requires expertise in recording customer transactions and analyzing deductions, while ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. The position offers a salary range of $45,000 - $53,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Understanding of EDI processing, lockbox electronic processing, and bank automation.
• Experience with deduction analysis and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily deposits and apply customer payments to accounts.
• Match system-generated deductions to customer documentation.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of all cash received.
• Analyze and reconcile past-due debits.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve claims.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Understanding of EDI processing

Experience with deduction analysis and resolution

Strong attention to detail

Excellent analytical skills

Outstanding communication and customer service abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

High school diploma or HSE/GED required

Associate’s degree preferred

1+ years experience in accounts receivable

Job description

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for ensuring the precise recording and application of all customer cash receipts and the posting of claims and chargebacks. This role will evaluate, process, and resolve customer deductions efficiently, working with customers and cross‑functional teams to drive timely resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily deposits for posting and accurately apply customer payments to accounts and the general ledger, both manually and via Web ADI upload.
• Match and code system‑generated deductions to customer backup documentation, investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of all cash (check and wire) received.
• Perform daily balancing to confirm that cash postings, sales, and credits reconcile with the general ledger.
• Produce a monthly cash reconciliation report matching cash receipts to the general ledger.
• Enter returns and credit memos into Leviton’s systems via data entry.
• Analyze and reconcile past‑due debits, generating resolution effort reports in Excel to highlight trends and track claim outcomes.
• Collaborate with outside sales, logistics, warehouse, and customers to resolve claims effectively.
• Process chargebacks and pursue recovery for invalid deductions.
• Maintain transactional productivity in line with departmental guidelines.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including system testing, automation projects, and other enhancement efforts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Understanding of EDI processing, lockbox electronic processing, and bank automation.
• Experience with deduction analysis and resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Outstanding communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or HSE/GED required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1‑year professional experience in accounts receivable, including claims (deductions) and collections required.
• Understanding of AR workflows and processes.

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer‑matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

Pay Range

$45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Employment Equity

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process.