Accounts Receivable Clerk (M/F/D)

Vila do Conde
Portugal
19 août 2024

About us

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products that rank highest in consumer reviews. That's what sets our products apart; durable, helpful, and caring.

Your mission

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing the receivables process, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate customer accounts. You will be responsible for invoicing customers, reconciling accounts, and addressing payment inquiries.

Key responsibilities

  • Verify invoice details, such as pricing, quantities and billing addresses;
  • Monitor billing cycles and proactively follow up on overdue invoices to expedite payment processing;
  • Receive and record customer payments, applying cash receipts to outstanding invoices in the accounting system;
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or disputes;
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on payment due dates and account balances;
  • Contact customers via phone, email, or mail to follow up on past due invoices;
  • Conduct credit checks and review credit references for new customers, assessing their ability to pay invoices in a timely manner;
  • Monitor and manage credit holds, release orders, and perform account adjustments as necessary to mitigate credit risk;
  • Provide insights and recommendations for improving cash flow, reducing delinquencies, and optimizing receivables processes;
  • Prepare and analyze aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and accruals to support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Your profile

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 2+ year experience;
  • Fluent in English;
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel; experience with electronic invoicing and payment systems is desirable;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reconcile accounts and resolve complex issues;
  • Able to anticipate and handle ad-hoc disruptions in the regular workflow;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry, processing, and reporting;
  • Able to anticipate and handle ad-hoc disruptions in the regular workflow;
  • Able to gather information, organize, arrange and plan concrete business;
  • Available for hybrid work.

Are you ready to grow with us?

The people behind our products and brands make Dorel Juvenile an even stronger company. We are extending our leading market position and believe team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. This is essential for our future. We invite you to grow with us!

Do you want to be part of the growth of the next generation? Dorel needs your contribution! Send your resume in English.

Only the candidates with the pretended profile will be contacted in two weeks’ time