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Finance Associate / Specialist


Job Title: Finance Associate / Specialist
Our Client: Leading Chemical Manufacturer specializes in Building/Interior & Automotive materials
Country: United States
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Specialisation: Accounting & Finance
Salary: $50,000-$100,000
Job Reference: 15917
Contact Person: Kamila KANG Senior Recruitment Consultant
Contact Email: kamila.kang@cesna.com
Job Published: 2025-08-13

Position

Finance Associate / Specialist

About Our Client

Our Client is a Global leading Chemical Manufacturer, specializes in Building & Interior materials, Automotive materials and Industrial Film backed by approx 4,270 employees across the world.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing and reconciling accounts receivable (AR) transactions, including accurate cash application, discrepancy resolution, and coordination with internal teams to ensure timely collections and minimize credit risk.

Job Description

  • - Accurately apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts and the general ledger in SAP using remittance data.
  • - Reconcile daily cash applications with bank statements and resolve discrepancies such as overpayments, deductions, and returned items (e.g., NSF checks).
  • - Monitor and manage unapplied cash balances; ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with company policies.
  • - Investigate and respond to internal and external credit-related inquiries, including delinquent accounts.
  • - Collaborate with sales, customer service, and credit teams to support AR functions, accelerate cash flow, and minimize credit risk.
  • - Oversee AR accounts involving third-party collections, legal proceedings, or insurance claims.
  • - Perform monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting. This may require occasional late-night work during closing periods to ensure deadlines are met.
  • - Support the renewal process of trade credit insurance and ensure appropriate coverage for customer accounts.
  • - Coordinate the lien waiver confirmation and approval process in accordance with company guidelines.
  • - Generate and distribute SAP-based reports regularly to assist credit representatives and internal stakeholders.
  • - Maintain and troubleshoot payment portals to ensure efficient cash application processing.
  • - Collect and review financial data for commercial project reviews and internal reporting.

Qualifications

  • Education and Work Experience:
  • - Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting, Finance or Business related) or
  • - 3-5 years of related work experience preferred
  • - Experience with ERP/SAP preferred
  • Knowledge and Skills:
  • - Basic computer and MS Office skills
  • - Basic knowledge of economics and accounting
  • - Complex problem solving & Critical thinking
  • - Judgment and decision making
  • - Management of Financial resources
  • - Time management
  • - Intermediate Communication

What's On Offer

  • - Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life/ AD&D, STD and LTD
  • - 401K


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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+1 201 567 8886 Ext. 304

kamila.kang@cesna.com

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