Accounts Receivable Specialist 3

Company Profile:

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipes, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.  PCC is a high-quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10-billion-dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide.  PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries.  PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile: 

PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application, we produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets

PCC Fasteners manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications.  Operations at the Irvine location include  CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Work Location:

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Irvine, CA. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist III is a senior-support role responsible for assisting with accounts receivable tasks under limited supervision. This position processes customer invoices, resolves issues related to payment delays, and maintains proper documentation to ensure timely cash collection from customers. The role requires attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to follow established procedures. This position reports directly to the Controller and works under limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Post cash and wire receipts in lock box to accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Run multiple accounts receivable reports.
• Maintain records of invoices, debit and credit memorandum.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deduction procedures.
• Verify validity of accounts discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales department and customers.
• Maintain good relationships with customers.
• Email / mail customer invoices and credit memorandum.
• Match invoice with pick list.
• Scan invoice and pick list into archived router.
• Continuous collections via phone and email.
• Email statements to customers on a weekly basis.
• Bi-weekly update of Schedule 21 (A/R past due) report (Monday and Thursday).
• Maintain accounts receivable and cash received log.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable before month end close
• Provide support in accounts payable as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accounting coursework preferred.
• 2-10 years of accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting and/or using MAPICS systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficient in 10-key and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Key Competencies:

• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds well to direction, and completes tasks on time.
• Accuracy: Maintains high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in repetitive tasks.
• Communication: Effectively communicates issues or questions to supervisors and peers.
• Teamwork: Works well in a team environment and supports accounting department goals.

Additional Skills:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and understand written instructions, safety rules, and procedures. Can communicate clearly in writing and verbally with internal departments.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and follow step-by-step instructions in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.