A/R Cash Accountant

1 week ago


West Chicago, United States Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Full time

The primary responsibility is processing daily cash/wire transfer receipts. Identifies customer payment information through remittance advice and posts to the correct GL account and customer account by invoice. Clears invoices/credits noted as paid/taken and creates short-pays and deductions, and assists Accounts Receivable staff with research related to customer deductions. Performs accounts receivable functions such as invoicing, daily cash reporting and general ledger reconciliation.

Duties and responsibilities

  1. Manage cash application: Confirm cash/wire transfer payments from lockbox, bank remittance, and physical checks are posted daily. Monthly cash postings are processed for Shared Services. Average monthly payments consist of: $170 million and 1,200 wires/checks.
  2. Work with customers to convert lockbox payments to ACH/EDI payments and work with IT when issues occur with ACH-EDI payments until resolution is obtained.
  3. Identify customer's remittance and posting to the correct account by invoice/credit memo.
  4. Create and properly code short-pays and deductions on customer's accounts as directed by customer's remittance advice.
  5. Manage daily cash postings and compare to cash receipt report, Reconcile various bank and general ledger balance sheet accounts on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  6. Maintain cash receipts records and files for any required research/audit and within corporate guidelines.
  7. Collection of past due Invoices: Contact customer for payment status once invoice is 7 days past due.
  8. Assist with any research related to short-pays and deductions - this may include obtaining proof of delivery receipts, pricing and promotional information, credit/debit offsets and credit memo research.
  9. Maintain, compile and report information from Business Objects to Accounts Receivable staff and management.
  10. Reconcile customer payments and Post journal entries for Accounting that pertain to Accounts Receivable. Post Non-AR payments for Accounting Department weekly.
  11. Manage Shelf Stock claims to assure credits are processed in a timely manner.
  12. Prepare, verify and complete data entry of pricing, promotional, return and or other credit memo documents.
  13. Upload Customer Cash files
  14. Create Daily Cash Report using SAP


Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of cash application/deduction resolution experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business strongly preferred.
  • Highly accurate data entry and research skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced excel skills required.
  • Experience with SAP a plus
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley.


The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $54,000 to $66,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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