Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant with 1-2 years of related accounting experience to join the team at our New York Corporate office. In addition to analyzing and researching Accounts Receivable transactions, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with our AR team to help implement processes and procedures around invoicing and cash application and collections as we go through a dynamic implementation of our BlueCherry ERP.

To succeed as the Accounts Receivable Assistant, you should be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability. You should be a skilled and thorough researcher with excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:

· Cash applications and recording transactions. Review accounts for collections, client payments.

· Maintain records regarding payments and account statuses.

· Perform administrative duties, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.

· Generate reports and statements for internal use and ad hoc projects

· Engaging in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge.

· Identify key areas for improvement and implement processes to increase efficiency.

· Coordinate with other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete

· Help investigate all customer chargebacks to confirm validity by researching and preparing supporting documentation. Work directly with clients to resolve any shortage, damage, claims, and allowances disputes to collect balances on unsubstantiated claims

Accounts Receivable Requirements:

· At least 1-2 years’ experience in a transferrable role.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

· Highly adaptable to accounting systems and evolving processes.

· Ability to offer solutions through independent learning and problem solving

· Attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills

· Ability to build relationships with internal and external contacts.

· Self-motivated and cable of handling multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

· Experience with BlueCherry ERP or NuOrder is a plus.

· Knowledge of supplier portals a plus.

About Galaxy Universal LLC:

Galaxy is the largest privately held fully integrated designer, manufacturer, marketer, and licensor of athletic and outdoor footwear in the United States. Galaxy has license agreements with leading retailers and manufacturers that span 140 countries and 20,000 retail locations. Our brands include Reebok, Hi-Tec, AND1, Avia, Cherokee, Tony Hawk, Gaiam, and SPRI. We also manufacture shoes for the most popular athletic brands in the world.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person