Accounts Receivable Specialist 1 - Admin Bldg. 2

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist 1 to manage customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and financial accuracy.

The role supports internal and external customers in a fast-paced office setting, with a focus on data-driven problem solving and precision in daily reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Related experience in Accounts Receivable or equivalent business environments.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in business administration.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage assigned customer accounts and research payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize processes and improve accuracy.
• Monitor daily discrepancies and update records accordingly.
• Investigate reasons for discrepancies and classify codes in the system.
• Communicate issues to relevant departments for resolution and approval.
• Answer questions from warehouses and internal customers about accounts and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to warehouse staff on accounting processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Problem solving

Outlook familiarity

Education

Associate degree in business administration

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with almost 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, working with customers, and making an impact on business operations?

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist 1 to join our team. In this role, you will manage customer account activity, investigate payment discrepancies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive process improvements that support exceptional customer service and financial accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with data, and takes pride in providing outstanding support to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for any assigned customer accounts including the research and resolution of customer payment discrepancies or deductions, including miscellaneous invoices (MI’s) and unapplied (UN) payments on the MI spreadsheet in a timely manner
• Partner with internal stakeholders and managers to seek out, identify and advise on areas of opportunity to achieve optimized results for all teams.
• Monitors and updates payment discrepancies daily and adjusts accordingly
• Research and identify reason for payment discrepancies; codes into pre-established categories
• Communicate discrepancies to corresponding departments for resolution/approval following standard processes
• Resolve customer questions regarding their statements, invoices, credits, etc.
• Contact customers with questions concerning the application of payments on their accounts
• Understand the processes surrounding redistributions, transfers, daily reconciliation, cash application, AR Portal, and other General Accounting processes
• Monitor the ICL (Invoice Correction Log) and write up/process any necessary corrections, including adding notations into the invoicing software
• Answer any questions from warehouses (or other internal customers) regarding accounts and their processes within the system
• Provide training/guidance to warehouse personnel as needed for various General Accounting processes
• Identify ways to streamline or automate processes and implement solutions.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests such as audit support and system implementations.
• Participate in department projects as requested
• Other duties and projects assigned by Management

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• Related experience in Accounts Receivable or equivalent business environments.

Education/Certification

• An associate’s degree in business administration or equivalent work experience

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and knowledge
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Excel (VLOOKUP’s, formulas, etc.)
• Problem solving

Work Schedule

• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a morning and afternoon break and a half hour lunch
• Ability to work overtime if needed

Working conditions

• In an office environment 100% of the time

East Penn Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• 401K Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Stable employment with a growing manufacturing organization
• Opportunities for skills development and career advancement
• Comprehensive safety training and ongoing professional development
• Team-oriented work environment with diverse and challenging projects