Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for the collection of the open AR and researching chargebacks daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in month closing by ensuring all appropriate information is entered into the computer, and reviewing and updating current aging report for discrepancies and finance charges
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner
• Review/verify payment deduction
• Understanding research on chargebacks
• Process credit memo
• Research credit applications, when appropriate, notify customers of approval/disapproval status; document pertinent credit information in accordance with company procedures
• Daily research of unapplied & unidentified payments
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Work with inter-departments to obtain necessary documents for CB's
• Assist Department Manager/Director on special projects
• Monthly/quarterly reporting on past dues invoices & chargebacks

Specific Job Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Work effectively under time pressure
• 10 key by touch with speed and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Plan, organize, and schedule own workload efficiently
• Ability to apply technology to solve problems and improve processes
• Understanding research on chargebacks
• Must have manufacturing experience

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma
• College Degree in Accounting is a plus
• 4+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Prior Wholesale experience required
• 1-2 years collection/charge back experience a must
• AS400 experience is a plus
• Microsoft Office especially Excel

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24-$26. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.