Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
With more than 50 industrial sites and 16 R&D centers in 35 countries around the world, Mersen develops custom built solutions and delivers key products to its clients in order to meet the new technological challenges shaping tomorrow’s world. For over 130 years, Mersen has focused tirelessly on innovation to accompany its clients and meet their needs. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless or other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (18-month temporary contract)
Position Summary
Responsible for full cycle of primary accounts receivable areas of cash application, collections, account reconciliation and billing.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and post customer payments in accordance with the remittances and ensuring payments posted matches the funds received in the bank.
Follow up on unapplied cash payments on account within a timely manner with customer.
Support the team by maintaining updated and accurate cash receipts log.
Monitor cash discount deducted by customers to ensure discount amount is accurate and taken within terms granted to customer.
Monitor and control customer Debit Memos:
- Procure from customer missing copies of debit memos which support outstanding customer deductions.
- Review customer debit log to determine whether debit memos received from customer have been previously forwarded to Customer Service and provide Customer Service with the necessary debit memos.
- Maintenance of accounting outstanding debit memo files.
Collect payments in accordance with payment due dates and contact customers with outstanding accounts.
Identify credit notes against customer deductions.
Track write-offs for verified customer deductions for uncollectible amounts and for the purpose of keeping customer accounts orderly.
Provide copies of invoices/statements, credit/debit notes, proofs-of-delivery/ packing slips at customer’s request.
Portal and/or email billing as required for various accounts.
Miscellaneous duties:
Sort and distribute Company emails.
Maintain Accounts receivables email inbox.
- File Accounting copy of credit memos/customer debit memos and of cash Receipts Reports and Aged Trial Balance.
- Assist on the Sales Order Releasing Desk and Credit Submission request for new accounts.
- Assist in manually billing for internal credits / debits coupled with monthly billing of “Netting” for accounting purposes.
- Assist with audits providing required documentation and /or other action items.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent education
Requires 1-2 years of experience in accounting or accounts receivable.
Familiar with computerized accounting systems
Possess great skills in the use of various Microsoft Office: MS Word and Excel, and MS Teams. Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to organize and multitask.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
