Accounting Assistant/Receivables 4

Project overview

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.

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Remote work

Travel Requirement: None

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Learn more about factoring operations with and using the Factoring system (Lendscape).
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• Attention to detail, ability to follow standard work/procedures, advanced excel experience.
• Microsoft office (excel – advanced skills)
• Oracle
• 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

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Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: remote
• Location: Houston, TX, US, US
• Rate: 20-26 EUR/h