Accounts Receivable Accountant

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Job Purpose

The Shared Services Center was established in 2019 with the aim of centralizing the transactional accounting activities of 65 European Imerys entities. Within SSC there are three different streams, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting and Accounts Receivable. Accounts Receivable is primarily focused on executing cash applications activities efficiently and effectively in compliance with company policies and procedures, performing I/C recharges with accuracy and posting requested journal entries, respecting the JWF process. We are excited to announce the need for new team members to join us in our Accounts Receivable team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Apply incoming cash to outstanding invoices
Generate financial reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash collections, and bad debt analysis
Ensures that all queries are logged including unidentified payments, short payments, over payments and inadequate invoice data
Reconcile our accounts receivable with customer's accounts in order to minimize/avoid disputed invoices with customer's accounts
Evaluate and review accounts receivable balances through Statement of Accounts Mass Sending, including accounts analysis and review of cash deductions
Make recommendations for process improvement
Provides feedback to ensure that processes meet business requirements in an automated and as user-friendly manner as possible
Maintain customer master data
Develop specialist skills with respect to strategic customers

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience with SAP
Fluent in English, French and German would be a plus
Shared Services Background / Multinational Company is advantageous

Skills & Person Specification

Accuracy and detail orientation
Good communication skills
Self-motivation and resilience
Hands-on attitude and Problem Solving
Customer Service Orientation
Collaboration with other team members
Follow all company policies and procedures
Very Good Excel Skills
IT Savviness, i.e. willingness to learn and/or experience with new systems & tools

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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