About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
The Finance Specialist Associate will provide critical support in collections, accounts payable, and cash application to help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely payments, and support the organization’s overall business objectives. This role is responsible for maintaining delinquency levels within established targets, processing supplier payments, and applying cash receipts. The position requires a strong focus on customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
Consistently follow up on delinquent accounts with emails and/or phone calls, escalating collection efforts to third-party agencies or legal when required.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers through clear communication and collaboration.
Generate and maintain weekly AR reports to track collection progress.
Provide support in Accounts Payable by processing vouchers and preparing checks.
Assist the Accounts Payable team with receiving, organizing, and managing supplier invoices.
Support Cash Application area by becoming proficient in various ERP systems and understanding cash application procedures.
Maintain files and computer-based records in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Assist internal and external customers in answering questions on business transaction processing requirements and respond to inquiries.
Help maintain standard work instructions to document business transaction processing steps.
Apply continuous improvement management principles and participate in process analysis and improvement projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of basic financial and accounting concepts.
Basic understanding of accounting, payroll, or cash applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Pay Range:
$35,900.00 - $54,300.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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