Accounts Receivable Accountant (Pittsburgh)

HICO America, headquartered in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with facilities in Los Angeles, Greensburg, PA, and Memphis TN, is part of the Power Systems business unit, in the Industrial Performance Group of the Hyosung Corporation, a large publicly traded corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. HICO is an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified company, with primary business in power system products.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for accurately processing customer invoices, maintaining account records, resolving billing issues, and supporting timely collection of outstanding balances.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Prepare invoices, statements, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account record.
• Business partnering with non-finance inter-departmental managers to ensure timely and proper invoice processing.
• Prepare special project analyses for the Project Managers and Senior Management as needed.
• Provide year-round support for auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.
• Monthly/quarterly report preparation for closing activities.
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Manager of Accounts Receivable.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, especially ASC 606 and IFRS 15.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (SAP).
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Manager of Accounts Receivable, as necessary.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

• Ability to self-control under pressure and fast-paced work-environment
• Ability to meet required deadline
• Ability to build trusty and co-operative relationship with suppliers, customers, co-workers, and management team

HICO America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.