Accounts Receivable Associate

Accounts Receivable Associate 

Pella, Iowa (Hybrid)

 

The Accounts Receivable Associate is responsible for processes associated with Accounts Receivable, such as invoicing, collection and cash application. These activities are to be completed in adherence to all policies and procedures while maintaining an emphasis on time, cost, and quality of the services provided. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For all duties listed below, adheres to the department’s standard work procedures, documentation requirements, and Pella Corporation policies.

• Communicates regularly with Pro-Dealer and National Account customers regarding outstanding invoices, credit memos, and chargebacks to Pella. Works cross-functionally to obtain supporting documentation to facilitate payment or credit memo application to invoices.
• Prepares weekly report for Pella Logistics team detailing customer orders that require a POD (Proof of Delivery).
• Identifies and distributes daily invoices to customer accounts.
• Imports daily lockbox data to Oracle and completes cash application process.
• Prepares Accounts Receivable reports such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), account aging by customer/channel, and credit limit reviews.
• Develops strong working relationships with Customer Service, National Accounts Sales, and other Corporate office personnel. Works with these departments closely to maximize efficiency and productivity in the credit, collection and cash application processes.
• Serves as back up for weekly PDSN Cash on Delivery (COD) payments.  Creates and distributes documentation to support payments due to Pella. 
• Supports the Treasury department in executing cash transfers.
• Assists the Sr. Finance Manager - Treasury on month-end reconciliations, Journal Entries (JE’s), metrics, and other duties as assigned.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

This person is responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements in time, cost and quality not only in Finance, but also in joint processes involving other functional departments. Takes the lead in eliminating waste within the department, working with the team to create processes that are both efficient and compliant with policy, governmental regulations, and GAAP.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

One-year certificate from college or technical school, Associate’s degree (A.A.), or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, and 3-6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

Oracle. Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 18 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well