Accounting Assistant/Receivables 4
Nashville, TN (Onsite)
6+ months
Job Description:
- The main function of an accounting assistant is to compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
- A typical accounting assistant is responsible for a wide range of technology and can work in areas closely related to computers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Instruct staff on the classification, recording, and summarization of numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
- Review and approve bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Review and approve debiting, crediting, and totaling accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
- Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
- 10+ years of financial and/or accounting experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Be a part of a team that directly drives enterprise value through the ongoing administration of a multi-billion-dollar intercompany factoring program.
- Serve global teams across North America, Europe, South Africa, and Asia/Pacific countries by providing useful data and reports related to factored receivables.
- Expand your spreadsheet proficiency, reconciliation skills, understanding of factoring business and more with ownership of weekly factoring.
Why this Role?
- Learn more about factoring operations with and using the Factoring system (Lendscape).
Typical task breakdown:
- Process weekly factored receivables; responsible for ~60 settlements per mo
- Process collections received on fact rec
- Submit wire requests via Salesforce for factoring settlements
- Manage responsibilities according to established factoring calendar
- Reconcile settlement balances to Seller’s receivables system
- Collaborate with Seller and Buyer contacts to identify reasons for recon differences, obtain information on invoices/collections, etc.
- Distribute accurate and timely settlement reports via SharePoint upload or email.
- Assist Buyer and Sellers with settlement or wire discrepancies
- Assist with misc tasks such as data entry into Lendscape (due date extensions)
Team Structure:
- 3 other analysts reporting into the manager.
- Apart of a larger treasury team. Serving global factoring teams on both manufacturing and Client financial sides, including accounting, credit, treasury, and others
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 10+ years
- Degree requirement: HS Diploma or GED required, associate's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: No
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Treasury Analyst, Accounts Receivable, Accountant, Accounts Payable
Top 3 Skills:
- Attention to detail, ability to follow standard work/procedures, advanced excel experience.
Additional Technical Skills (Required):
- Microsoft office (excel – advanced skills)
(Desired)
- Oracle
Soft Skills (Required):
- Being able to collaborate with all parties
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to follow standard work
- Attention to detail
Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
Remote work
Travel Requirement: None
Export Control Requirements: No
