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AR Accountant I
Houston, TX
Reference Code: ALC-10687
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY:
The Shared Services Accountant - AR reports directly to the AR Accounting Supervisor/Manager. The position is responsible for assisting in the cash application processes and all month end closing process including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. Also, the Accountant is accountable for ad-hoc report development for special projects and for gathering and reporting on the department's processing metrics including determining relevant statistical data to measure. This position requires regular communication to internal and external customers and acting as a liaison between other departments.
•Accounting / analysts functions.
•Cash Applications:
-Upload and apply daily Lock box credit card and wire customer payments
-Prepare daily Accounts Receivable Cash Collection and Bank Reports
-Match the daily credit card transaction processed in the AR system against bank deposits through the AR cash collection and bank reports
-Prepares journal entries for activities that did not hit the AR system such as fund transfers to/from credit card bank account and service fees, etc.
•Administer Manual Receipts
-Identifies the coding for the payment received
-Makes manual deposit to the bank
-Books payments received into the general ledger
-Maintains a record of manual receipts
•Handles P/L Recovery Checks
-Reverses entry for checks received in the AR system and charges it to the correct P/L recovery account
-Prepares monthly P/L recovery report
•Process & manage the inter-company AR netting system
•Performs other assignemnets / projects as assigned
•Support AR Accounting Supervisor
-Month end AR reports
-Monthly close duties including: preparation of various Journal Entries, analysis of data, and all related reporting
-Monthly GL to AR Reconciliations
-Sales Tax, Audit and Unclaimed property reports
-System integration activities
•Participates in the implementation and development of quality programs.
•Complies, without exception, with all Air Liquide Human Resource Policy and Procedures.
•Complies, without exception, with all safety regulations and guidelines while on Company or customer property; performs work with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all involved.
Requirements:
•Skill Set/Knowledge/Expertise
-Organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Access and Excel is preferred).
-Knowledge of Outlook.
-Knowledge of Oracle Accounts Receivables.
-Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger, ADI journal uploads program, and Discoverer query program.
-Knowledge of Air Liquide’s Chart of Accounts and related hierarchy’s.
-Understanding of sub-system vs. G/L discrepancies.
-Ability to prepare financial custom reports and analysis.
-Ability to conceptualize and assimilate data to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
-Ability to evaluate and improve processes and workflow.
-Adapt effectively to new and changing environment.
•Physical Requirements
Overtime required during critical periods. This would include monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting and closing.
•Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
-0-2 years accounting experience (prefer in the Accounts Receivable area).
-Banking knowledge desired.
-Knowledge of Oracle Accounts Receivable processes and procedures.
-Good business skills especially in general business practices.
-Must exhibit good verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent reading comprehension.
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