Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant will support the Finance team in AR management and inventory related postings and reconciliation.

Job Description

• Handles invoicing of shipments made to customers and transmits the same to the respective customers via EDI or e-mail in a timely manner
• Collects outstanding AR on a timely basis and takes care of posting them into the system
• Keeps track of all payment deductions from customers and takes care of posting them to appropriate accounts in the system
• Disputes unauthorized and questionable deductions and conducts regular follow-up to ensure prompt resolution
• Prepares broker’s commission vouchers for the CEO’s approval every month
• Deposits checks to the company’s bank account and takes care of posting them into the system
• Reviews production reports, requires satisfactory explanation for excessive consumptions and handles posting of production orders into the system
• Keeps track of inventory movements to facilitate reconciliation
• Handles the month-end inventory reconciliation vs. inventory reports from the warehouses and against physical counts conducted yearly.
• Submits claims to respective parties for inventory losses. Ensures recuperation of loss inventory values.
• Assists with monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Performs other accounting and finance tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools, SAP preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in an international manufacturing organization desired
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Education

• With at least an Associate degree; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• At least one year accounting experience, preferably in AR/AP
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate and proficient in excel
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Expectations and Development

As a member of the Chaucer Consumer team, we expect the incumbent to be accountable for his actions, to challenge existing processes and to grow both professionally and personally. This means having the willingness to claim 100% ownership for results, both individually and collectively with others and to “think outside of the box” when it comes to processes, policies, and strategies.   It also requires seeking out new knowledge and skills and assisting others in growing similarly.