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Sr. Accounts Receivable Assistant - Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
Posted: May 20, 2022 03:55

Job Description

smart people.

smart ideas.

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A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people's lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials - this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You'll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective:

To ensure the timely payment of customer accounts receivable, including collection of past due customer accounts receivable by phone, e-mail and other methods as needed.

To apply customer payments and reconcile account discrepancies.

Major Areas of Accountability

Collection:

  • Generate and review an SAP accounts receivable aging for assigned customers each week.

  • Contact assigned customers for payment of past due balances.

  • Follow-up initial past due contacts with telephone calls, e-mail correspondence and letters as needed.

  • Provide invoice copies, statements and payment application detail as requested.

  • Record notes in the SAP collection system.

  • Process web invoices on websites as required by select customers to assure timely payment.

  • Create and maintain customer collection files as needed.

    Discrepancy reconciliation:

  • Review the original invoice, purchase order and sales order related to each payment discrepancy.

  • Work with business unit staff and determine appropriate course of action.

  • Proceed with collection or request credit as directed by the business unit.

Cash application:

  • Apply payments made via check or wire transfer to outstanding accounts receivable documents.

  • Offset accounts receivable debits and credits as directed by customers, accounts receivable or business unit staff.

  • Organize and file daily cash receipts.

  • Provide support for general ledger and bank reconciliation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Five years accounts receivable / credit and collections experience with exposure to accounting and customer contact.

Must have the legal right to work in the USA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: High degree of numerical aptitude and data entry accuracy.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning software (i.e. SAP).

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

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ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

Eden Prairie, MN