Accounts Receivable Representative

Accounts Receivable Representative - Urbana, OH

Primary Activities/Duties :

• Manage and maintain customer’s accounts receivables for Regions, House accounts, international accounts, Rittal affiliates and consignment accounts within the corporate guidelines.
• Apply the processes and procedures defined by the company.
• Assist with invoicing customers via EDI / Email / Mail / Customer Portals.
• Enter and process credit card payments from customers.
• Post rebates, credits and other adjustments in customer accounts.
• Collect on past due accounts.
• Manage and maintain accurate account information in the accounting system.
• Contact customers to resolve payment, credit or billing issues.
• Work with Inside, Outside Sales and Customer Service teams to help resolve problems and to set up new accounts.
• Process weekly and monthly reports for Accounts Receivable.
• Work with the Supervisor, Controller and CFO on additional projects as needed.
• Crosstrain and provide back up to Accounts Payable.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all accounting matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :
Sit for long durations of time, up to 8 hours. Work at a computer and keyboard for majority of work time. Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, waist level. Office and plant floor environment.

Mental Requirements :
Work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detailed oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written with all levels of employees, vendors and customers.

Safety Requirements :
Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.

Direction & Decision Making :
Complete directives either given verbally or written, make and assist in determining logical decisions.

Relationship :
Direct Contacts : Accounting Supervisor, Corporate Controller, CFO, Finance team members, inside and outside sales teams, customer service teams, customers and vendors.
Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.

Knowledge & Experience :

• High School diploma or GED required with a minimum of 1-year related work experience.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or 5 years accounts receivable experience preferred.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer knowledge including Excel and Word.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.