Accounts Receivable Accountant

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Accountant will lead the accounts receivable operations for SII, including but not limited to recording, reconciling, auditing and forecasting. Direct engagement with customers to ensure accurate & timely collection of accounts due.  Responsibility for invoicing, and the processing & monitoring incoming payments.  Identify and drive continuous improvement activities to enhance our collections and improve our DSO performance.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationship with customer accounts payable teams to ensure payments are received on time and in full
• Lead the management of any queries on outstanding balances, build strong stakeholder relationships with teams across the business to ensure speedy resolution of issues
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts to resolve billing/invoice inquiries, discrepancies, problems, etc. and follow up with customers as necessary.
• Responsible for the accurate day to day processing of invoices & payments in Oracle
• Develop and maintain detailed management reported to ensure issues are identified & addressed early
• Manage AR performance to the targets set – including the reduction of aged balances and improvements in DSO
• Identify & lead continuous improvement activity to improve our AR performance
• Maintain project master data and project status trackers for schedule billing.
• Prepares weekly or as needed A/R Aging Report and updates of major accounts and overdue accounts to Management
• Maintain the AR inbox daily, making sure all queries are addressed
• Performs account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepares monthly cash collection forecast
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with managing the end-to-end AR process
• Working knowledge and understanding of billing, collections, schedule billing
• Strong communication skills required and experience working with internal and external customers to solve problems
• Attention to detail is a required strength to ensure accuracy of all work
• Accounting experience
• Self starter - capacity to assume responsibility for own professional development.
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving
• Flexible and dedicated
• Strong customer service skills and high sense of urgency
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and information
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work independently and professionally

Experience:  Minimum of five years professional accounting experience with a focus on collections

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or similar education

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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