Accounts Receivable Specialist

DOWC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO and Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching

On-site cafeteria with private chef

Job summary

DOWC is seeking a passionate, analytical accountant to join our accounts receivable team in Parsippany, NJ. You will focus on dealer remittances and incentives, collaborating with sales agents to handle commissions and dealer inquiries.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, 2+ years in AR or related accounting, and excellent customer service. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2+ years in accounts receivable or related accounting operations.
• Experience handling high volumes of invoices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent time management and deadline adherence.
• Ability to prioritise and delegate when appropriate.
• Thrives in a complex, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of dealer remittances and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Independently prepare and process agent commissions payments based on dealer performance and agreements.
• Calculate and distribute dealer pack and incentives payments, adhering to deadlines and accounting best practices.
• Work closely with both inside and outside sales agents to resolve questions or discrepancies related to dealer accounts.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger (GL) and perform reconciliations of assigned GL accounts.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and analyses as needed by management, providing insights on financial performance.
• Prepare clear, concise, and organized documentation of all financial transactions and work performed.
• Follow established processes and contribute to identifying areas for improvement.
• Complete additional responsibilities and projects as directed by management.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate analytical accountant to join our accounts receivable department. This role will focus on dealer remittances and incentives to invoices for our client dealerships. This person will work with inside and outside sales agents regarding assigned dealers the agent's commissions. The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate with our partners on a daily basis.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of dealer remittances and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Independently prepare and process agent commissions payments based on dealer performance and agreements.
• Calculate and distribute dealer pack and incentives payments, adhering to deadlines and accounting best practices.
• Work closely with both inside and outside sales agents to resolve any questions or discrepancies related to dealer accounts.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger (GL) and perform reconciliations of assigned GL accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and analyses as needed by management, providing insights on financial performance and potential improvements.
• Prepare clear, concise, and organized documentation of all financial transactions and work performed.
• Follow established processes and contribute to identifying areas for improvement, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Complete additional responsibilities and projects as directed by management.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, accounting operations, or staff accounting.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Strong Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.

Compensation

$70,000-75,000 depending on experience. If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, you could qualify for higher base salary.

• Competitive compensation
• PTO and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, Life Insurance, ancillary benefits
• Full-service cafeteria on-site serving breakfast and lunch from an exclusive private chef
• Corporate events, team and culture building activities, extracurriculars, employee awards and recognition, company trips and more!

DOWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact us for assistance.