Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist - Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist in the Finance/Accounting department. The Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for providing professional level accounts receivable management, under the direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager/Asst. Manager, for Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assigned accounts receivable functions: Send invoices, apply payments, perform collections, monitor for irregularities, research and resolve discrepancies, address disputed invoices, prepare periodic reports, and support month-end closing and reconciliation processes as necessary
• Follow established procedures for processing invoices and receipts, and recommend areas for improvement
• Prepare and support periodic AR reporting and audits as necessary
• Update records including Filehold, customer accounts, and electronic/physical documents & databases as needed
• Generate age analysis reports for outstanding receivables
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to our shared success

Qualifications and Competencies

• High school diploma and strong mathematical skills is required
• Proficiency in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2010 or newer is required
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with all staff and management are required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills is required
• Three or more years of AR credit and collections experience is preferred
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or completed college accounting courses is preferred
• Experience with Future 3, 10-key calculator, and JD Edwards ERP software is preferred