Finance Associate / Specialist

Job Title

Responsibility:

Accurately apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts and the general ledger in SAP using remittance data.

Reconcile daily cash applications with bank statements and resolve discrepancies such as overpayments, deductions, and returned items (e.g., NSF checks).

Monitor and manage unapplied cash balances; ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with company policies.

Investigate and respond to internal and external credit-related inquiries, including delinquent accounts.

Collaborate with sales, customer service, and credit teams to support AR functions, accelerate cash flow, and minimize credit risk.

Oversee AR accounts involving third-party collections, legal proceedings, or insurance claims.

Perform monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting. This may require occasional late-night work during closing periods to ensure deadlines are met.

Support the renewal process of trade credit insurance and ensure appropriate coverage for customer accounts.

Coordinate the lien waiver confirmation and approval process in accordance with company guidelines.

Generate and distribute SAP-based reports regularly to assist credit representatives and internal stakeholders.

Maintain and troubleshoot payment portals to ensure efficient cash application processing.

Collect and review financial data for commercial project reviews and internal reporting.

Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting, Finance or Business related) or

3-5 years of related work experience preferred

Experience with ERP/SAP preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Basic computer and MS Office skills

Basic knowledge of economics and accounting

Complex problem solving & Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Management of Financial resources

Time management

Intermediate Communication