Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Overview

Cadrex is seeking an experienced AP/AR Specialist to support the day-to-day financial operations of its Agawam manufacturing facility. This position will have primary responsibility for customer billing, accounts receivable, cash application, accounts payable processing, vendor payments, and related account reconciliations.

The successful candidate will be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions while working closely with customers, vendors, Shipping, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations, and the plant finance team. This role is critical to maintaining accurate financial records, timely billing and collections, effective vendor relationships, and a well-controlled month-end close.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable

· Manage customer billing and invoice submission, including customer portals. 

· Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due balances, deductions, and payment discrepancies. 

· Apply customer cash receipts accurately and timely. 

· Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and customer account discrepancies. 

· Maintain customer master data in accordance with internal controls. 

· Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues timely. 

· Prepare and maintain AR reports and reconciliations. 

Accounts Payable

· Process vendor invoices and verify appropriate coding, approvals, PO matching, and receiving documentation. 

· Investigate invoice, PO, and receiving discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations. 

· Process weekly vendor payments through ACH, check, and wire. 

· Maintain vendor master data and support vendor setup and banking verification in accordance with internal controls. 

· Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve issues timely. 

· Prepare and maintain AP reports and reconciliations. 

· Support AP accruals and annual 1099 preparation. 

Accounting Support

· Perform bank and other transactional account reconciliations as assigned. 

· Prepare selected month-end journal entries related to AP, AR, and cash. 

· Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations as assigned. 

· Support month-end close and audit requests. 

· Identify opportunities to improve AP, AR, cash application, and transaction-processing efficiency. 

· Provide cross-functional training across AP, AR, and cash application activities.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of transactions and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F 

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES 

• Health/dental/vision coverage 
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability insurance 
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay 
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% 
• Education support program 
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement 
• Referral bonuses 
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees 

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.