Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

This position is responsible for all accounts receivable functions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Submits invoices to customers according to customer payment requirements.
• Tracks accounts receivable balances, identifies delinquent accounts, and works directly with the contracts department to collect past due amounts.
• Actively manage cash collecting including customer calls, emails, meetings and other communication channels (including weekly meeting notes and monthly customer statements).
• Creates accounts receivable reports as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies including short payments, excess payments, and past-due amounts. Researches misapplication of funds and customer debit memos.
• Reconciles accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
• Maintains scanned receivable documents in shared files in order to easily retrieve documents and reduce paper waste.
• Works on special projects as required.
• Supports finance during audits.
• Assist with customer credit management as needed.
• Accepts cross-training for different job responsibilities of various key personnel within the accounting department.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software as well as other accounting software programs (emphasis in Excel proficiency).
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts.
• Ability to follow through until tasks are complete.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data in an ERP environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 or more years of general accounting experience (with an emphasis in Accounts Receivable preferred).
• ERP experience required, IFS preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.

This position is located 100% onsite at our Black Mountain NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.