Cash Management Senior Associate

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The Cash Management Senior Associate is responsible for accounting support and ERP module administration for certain Alkegen U.S. locations. The position is part of a multi-person centralized accounting operations team. This role will work closely with the U.S. Cash Manager and the Accounting team, as well as partners in Alkegen’s central Shared Services function overseas.

Responsibilities include:

ERP Administrator

• Support US-based central accounting team monthly close process through ownership of Oracle modules (AP, AR, and Purchasing)
• Perform centralized AP/AR functions for CHQ and US-based sites, as well as serve as owner and escalation point for overseas Shared Services AP/AR functions

Collections

• Conducting collections activity, including communication with customers and internal sales and service personnel on resolving any invoicing issues for assigned US sites
• Working collaboratively with employees completing cash application overseas and assisting with any cash application or daily cash reconciliation issues

Accounts Payable Management

• Investigating and resolving vendor invoice issues with personnel from plants and corporate functions
• Working collaboratively with employees entering invoices overseas for assigned US sites and assisting with any questions / conducting follow-up
• Responsible for processing check payments for assigned domestic locations as well as any foreign /domestic wire payments as requested.
• Responsible for wire transfer verification and all Positive Pay activity.
• Assists with administration of the domestic Purchasing and Travel credit card programs, including issuance and cancelations, while facilitating the monthly reconciliation, approval, and recording of activity
• Serve as backup for invoice input, bank administration, new vendor set-up and other functions, as required
• AP accounting close for assigned sites, including:
  • Downloading, formatting, and loading data from vendor websites into ERP systems as part of monthly AP cycle, for assigned locations
  • Monthly AP and intercompany reconciliations and journal entries

Other

• Assist in streamlining and improving existing accounts receivable and payable processes and procedures to align with a shared services structure.
• Assist in system implementations/ improvements.
• Performing special projects, such as 1099 preparation, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with procurement requests

Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree or higher, with a concentration in Business is desired
• At least 5 years experience in an Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounting clerk, or similar position
• Understanding of basic principles of Finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including strong Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle, BPCS, or D365 is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at remote sites.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Highly organized with attention to detail and thoroughness. 
• Must have a track record of success in job performance.

Compensation:

• $25/Hour - $28/Hour
• Compensation offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If you are interested in being part of a world class Finance function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

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