The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our team in Fowlerville, Michigan. This role will mainly encompass accounts receivable with assistance in the accounts payable functions. Accounts receivable processes will be coordinated with team members and will require new customer setups, credit assignments, and collections processes. All processes will be followed for audit trails and retrievals upon request. Accounts payable function will primarily be for backup and assistance with wok overflow. If you enjoy collaborating with colleagues, meaningful work, communicating with customers, problem solving, and have attention to detail, please apply!

Hours – 8am to 5pm

Hybrid - Work from home and on-site office

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonuses

• Great health benefits

• Paid time off

• Paid company holidays

• Strong company match to 401(k) contributions

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Paid parental leave

Job Tasks

• Responsible for supporting the accounts receivable and credit function, including but not limited to:
  • Gather all necessary forms from sales reps (NCF, W9, Tax exemption) and customers and enter master data for new customer bill to and ship to accounts in SAP. This includes performing sanction search (E2 Open)
  • Assign credit limits and risk categories for customers based on credit report findings (CreditSafe) and processes outlined in accounting procedures
  • Review blocked customer orders and hold/release for shipment in compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and work instructions
  • Facilitate payment of past due invoices by sending customers and/or internal personnel invoice copies, statements, and past due reminders
  • Monitor assigned customer accounts for any discrepancies and payment delinquencies
  • Verifies validity of payment discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service, other APNA departments, and customers
  • Generate, review, and utilize aging report and dunning report for collections processes
  • Assist sales reps with necessary forms and submitting CDR workflow when required
  • Monitor multiple emails accounts, SharePoint workflow libraries, voicemail, and respond to requests for support/documentation or complete assigned tasks
  • Create debit and credit memos to for customer discrepancies
  • Post cash and balance daily deposits
  • Provide assistance with daily invoicing

• Responsible for assisting with the accounts payable function, including but not limited to:
  • Back up for check runs, wires, SUA payments, create and initiate upload to banks
  • Verify goods receipt and post invoice according to the PO
  • Obtain proper approvals and enter invoices according to correct G/L and cost centers
  • Reconcile vendor statements, and assist with vendor inquiries and discrepancies
  • Assist with additional projects as needed
  • Takes the initiative to resolve issues before they become problems
  • Seeks continuous improvement through periodic assessments

• Backfill / Back up support for other accounting roles, including but not limited to:
  • Assist with audit requests
  • Other accounting tasks and projects as assigned by the direct supervisor or controller

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years related experience preferred

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Self-motivated and dependable

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel

• Sits most of time, stands, walks occasionally
• Ability to work during the business hours of 8am to 5pm from home office with multiple computer screens and work on-site in office setting

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.