Our Runnemede, NJ location is hiring a skilled financial specialist to join our Accounts Receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This is a 100% onsite position.

Our business relies on a meticulous financial system to drive business forward. Our accounts receivable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients.

About us:

At Interstate Battery, we're about more than just selling batteries. We want to enrich people's lives for the good every day, and we work as one team joined by a shared purpose and values. Look behind any brand you admire, and you'll find a company with a strong sense of purpose. At Interstate All Battery, we live our purpose each day.

We embrace diversity and believe everyone brings gifts and talents to contribute to the overall success of our business.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

About the position

Reporting to the VP of Finance, with a dotted line to the site General Manager, The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for daily AR batching and reconciliation, cash application, AR Collections, partnering with other team members to aide in the collection efforts to ensure that our customers remain current. This individual will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Job Responsibilities

Processing of daily driver batches in a timely and accurate manner

• Correct ticket/payment errors during batching process
• Reconciliation of daily deposits between bank and ERP system
• Maintain cash receipts journal on a daily basis to identify any variances
• Reconcile change in A/R on accounting spreadsheet and report any variance
• Daily banking
• Complete daily download of system files to driver handheld devices
• Processing of daily mail receipts in a timely and accurate manner
• Process weekly National Accounts check
• Apply offsets (invoices to credits) and bad debt write-off’s (prior approval from Finance Director)

Monthly Processing

• Address any special handling issues regarding dealer statements (cc payments, copies, etc.)
• Process Dealer statements (process special instructions individually, i.e. scan, fax and email)
• Monitor driver routes in software system to ensure current data at all times

Credit Management

• Process all new dealer credit applications in a timely and accurate manner to determine credit worthiness by developing standards and guidelines
• Make recommendations on establishing credit
• Maintain dealer files
• Answering Telephone
• Proactively manage ILD A/R on a daily basis
• Establish and follow the A/R Aging review process by truck route on a weekly/monthly basis
• Make necessary collection/reminder calls on past due accounts weekly.
• Maintain dealer COD list. Communicate and distribute as required. Recommend dealers for closure based on sales activity and payment history
• Exhaust all efforts to collect past due accounts and recommend accounts for further collection activity to include small claims or placement with collection agencies
• Research closed businesses on State website to find owners address for sending Demand Letter
• Send out “Demand Letters” to past due accounts and collect necessary information (signed Dealer Agreement and signed tickets for past due invoices) to pursue a small claims in court.

Customer Service

• Process any dealer inquiries re: invoice copies, payments, etc
• Process credit card transactions as requested by dealers and drivers
• Communicate daily with drivers or others regarding collection issues
• Manage accounting inbox and distribute emails as needed
• Maintain list of credit card transactions “special instructions”

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Accounting a plus
• Min 3 years of accounts receivable experience; collections, cash applications, Wholesale/Distributor industry experience desired
• MS Office skills including advanced-level Excel skill required.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Team player mentality and strong communication skills necessary
• Attention to detail is required

Why You Should Apply

• Collaborative team-oriented environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, employee discounts, etc
• Monday through Friday work week
• Bonus paid quarterly

Interstate Battery is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Runnemede, NJ 08078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position is 100% onsite and the expected schedule is M-F 8am-4:30pm. Can you meet that schedule expectation?

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
• collections: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cash application: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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