Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable/Payable Specialist (Amsterdam) will be responsible for all aspects of the collection process, gathering credit information, posting cash receipts and supporting all Accounts Receivable activities. Contacting customers and dealers to secure payment on past due accounts. Managing assigned dealer accounts, and working closely with the Controller and sales team to coordinate proper course of action. Supporting the Controller with credit information to review new and/or existing accounts for open credit terms and/or increasing credit limits in accordance with company guidelines. Performing administrative tasks to support Finance, Legal and Insurance functions.

Department: Finance

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 20 hours weekly 8am – 12am or 9am-1pm

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Daily entry of bank statements into our accounting systems
• Monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable
• Monthly credit card reconciliations and bookings in our ERP-system
• Solving disputes and following up on other queries
• Review credit limit reports
• Check credit scores for new business account applications
• Administration of petty cash and reimbursements
• Weekly cash reports
• Daily entry of invoices
• Obtain approval from budget managers
• Weekly payment cycles

COMPETENCIES

• Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
• Communicates Effectively – Communicates proactively with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.
• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Financial Aptitude – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to pass an Accounting Skills Test that demonstrates knowledge of double entry accounting.
• Financial Aptitude – Knowledge of and ability to practice double entry accounting.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Technical Aptitude -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: Associate's degree in Accounting required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. Ability to learn new software applications as needed. Ability to type 50+ WPM.

Language Skills: English and Dutch required, French and German are preferred.