Job Description

Accountant, AR

LOCATION: Apodaca / Ohio (US-OH), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11306 | JOB GRADE: 0

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

The AR Accountant position is responsible for high level AR functions, credit, collections, customer finance relationships to ensure desired cash flow.

Essential Functions

• Deep level of understanding of plant functions and processes
• Participate and lead process improvement initiatives
• Communicates and understands customer base- claims and issues
• Responsible for cash forecasting on a monthly basis, including an understanding of variances to forecasts
• Responsible for account reconciliations and journals entries, cash reconciliation and tracking
• Responsible for reconciliations back up
• Using the knowledge needed to make decisions on daily activities to share some leadership responsibilities with AR manager.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of accounts receivable to ensure understanding of distribution type, and invoicing/payment procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems preferred
• Thorough knowledge of financial methodologies.
• Ability to understand accruals and journal entries.

Experience

• 2-5 years of AR accounting experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience required - SAP highly preferred.

Skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Able to effectively communicate key information to all levels of management and all necessary customers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in key areas of AR.
• Possesses excellent organization skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field required.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Cafeteria Bonus