Bookkeeper AR

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Recognition plans

Service awards

Performance-based awards

Job summary

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable specialist in San Diego, CA. This role will print invoices, proofread orders, process payments, and perform credit checks while maintaining AR files. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in an office setting full-time.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AR or bookkeeping, with a certificate a plus and strong Excel/ERP skills. Collaboration with internal teams and accurate reporting are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Bookkeeping certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor accounts receivable email.
• Proofread sales orders and customer purchase orders regarding accounting concerns (billing terms, tax, notes).
• Monitor customers ongoing to allow shipments.
• Proofread shipping paperwork.
• Process invoices daily and ensure proper digital invoice delivery.
• Maintain daily banking transaction reports.
• Validate and record customer payments including deductions and resolving short payments.
• Maintain AR open/closed files; review aging reports and coordinate with customers and internal teams to resolve balances.
• Set up new business partners in ERP; perform credit checks on partners.
• Month-end intercompany confirmations and account analysis.
• Maintain reports weekly, monthly, quarterly; journal entries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Bookkeeping certification

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Maintain Accounts Receivable business partner accounts by printing invoices, proof reading, submitting invoices, processing payments, collection calls, credit check processing and maintaining files. Work in the office 100 percent of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and monitor accounts receivable email
• Proofread sales orders and customer purchase orders regarding accounting concerns. Bill to, payment terms, sales tax, delivery terms and applicable notes
• Monitor customers ongoing: to allow shipments
• Proofread shipping paperwork
• Processing invoices daily and ensuring proper digital invoice delivery
• Maintain daily banking transaction reports
• Validate and record customer payments, including customer deductions and short payment resolution
• Maintain Accounts Receivable open and closed files
• Review accounts receivable aging reports, initiate collection calls and correspondence, and work collaboratively with customers and internal departments to resolve outstanding balances
• New business partner set up in ERP system
• Perform credit checks on new and current business partners
• Month end Intercompany confirmations activities
• Perform account analysis
• Maintain reports as needed, weekly, monthly, quarterly
• Journal entry creation and entry
• Accounts Payable knowledge
• Willingness to cross training in other areas
• Attention to detail a must

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Bookkeeping certification is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic math; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Concentration in Excel skills. Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, PowerPoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) is helpful. Must also be able to perform limited troubleshooting.

Other Qualifications

Successful candidate will be highly motivated, team oriented and well-organized. Possess strong analytical skills, negotiating, and the ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing – Under 1/3 of day
• Walking – Under 1/3 of day
• Sitting - Over 2/3 of day
• Using hands to handle or feel – Over 2/3 of day
• Reaching with hands and arms - Over 2/3 of day
• Kneeling or crouching – Under 1/3 of day
• Talking or hearing - Under 1/3 of day

Amount of time spent lifting:

• Up to 25 lbs. – under 1/3 of day

Details on the specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above.

• Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds or less to re-organize area or pack and move boxes for storage and move paper boxes from printer to printer

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 10-20 inches)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

SALARY RANGE

The starting hourly rate for the role is between USD $23.00 to $30.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.

ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees. They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative, which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed.

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks.

• healthcare benefits
• a 401(k) with match
• paid time off (PTO)
• educational assistance
• recognition plans
• service awards
• performance-based awards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affordative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

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