Accountant I - Accounts Receivable (EMEA)

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, the Accountant I is primarily responsible for the collection activities of customer accounts for several business units of the company. The Accountant I will support the growing business in our rapidly expanding world-class shared services accounting department. This role is responsible for the Collections process by reconciling the account statements and providing enough feedback and input for the customers to pay on time, such as calling and emailing customers, with possible conference calls intervention with partners. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be partnered with cross-functional areas of the business to identify the root cause of payment disputes or delays in a timely manner. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated track record of managing key accounts. The main portfolio to oversee relates to UK and other European entities.

• Write collection and follow up emails weekly and create entries to the accounting system.
• Manage an email inbox to respond to different queries and cases.
• Review incoming receipts to coordinate cash allocation with other team members.
• Ensure all emails related to this role are responded to considering individual SLAs.
• Work on accounting period end activities.
• Support project tasks across different accounting modules.
• Allocation cash entries when necessary.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts receivable collections and related activities.
• Experience with ERP systems – Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of data reconciliation – desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering best in class customer service to internal and external customers.
• Possess a high degree initiative, self-motivation, and resourcefulness to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Team-player who is adapted in a high-growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Enjoys a fast-paced learning environment and has an ability to understand processes end to end.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.