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Symmons Industries Accounts Receivable Accountant in Braintree, Massachusetts
Overview
At Symmons we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business. Our success is driven by our commitment to our core values: being customer-focused, embracing a can-do attitude, demonstrating resilience, and always striving to win as a team. We believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goals.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivatedAccount Receivable Accountantto join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping us achieve our mission by putting our core values into action every day. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
TheAccount Receivable Accountantis r esponsible for overseeing and managing the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of customer invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role involves monitoring AR aging reports, identifying trends, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain optimal cash flow and minimize delinquencies. The ideal candidate brings expertise in AR processes, strong analytical skills, and solid communication skills.
Responsibilities
Maintain the current status of customer accounts.
Proactively communicate with customers with past due balances and diligently reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances.
Update and maintain customer accounts in Cforia collections management software by entering notes and following up as required
Apply daily cash receipts accurately to customer accounts and resolve cash application discrepancies.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties as necessary, and work on special assignments as needed as a member of a cross-functional team.
Identify actionable insights and recommendations to improve collections performance.
Evaluate and enhance AR processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure payment commitments.
Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address billing/credit disputes.
Provide excellent and considerate Customer Service, both internally and externally
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university
3+ years accounts receivable experience in a small to mid-sized corporate accounting environment
Must be detail-oriented, organized and professional
Must possess strong time management skills and problem-solving skills
Oracle JD Edwards software experience is a plus; however not required
Work Environment:
Office-based with potential for hybrid remote work, depending on company policy
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development
In 1939, Paul Symmons advanced the plumbing industry by inventing the first anti-scald, pressure-balancing valve. 85 years later his legacy lives on through the Temptrol® valve, which is still made right here in the USA.
While the vision of Paul Symmons is never out of sight, we’re constantly pressing forward, challenging ourselves and the industry to be better… to do better. As we design and redesign the minute details, we’re also conscious of the bigger things, like water conservation, and energy reduction, and global impact.
That’s what we do here at Symmons – we make things right.
Headquartered in Braintree, MA, Symmons is a privately held company with regional sales offices and local representatives located throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.symmons.com.
Symmons offers a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits and a 401k plan with 100% match up to the first 6% of eligible wages with immediate vesting.
If you are ready to bring your passion, skills, and can-do attitude to Symmons, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application/resume at: https://careers-symmons.icims.com
Job ID2024-1561
CategoryFinance/Accounting
TypeRegular Full-Time
Job LocationUS-MA-Braintree