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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive! We offer career growth and development, and we want to talk to you!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing accounting functions generally related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit. The Accounting Specialist will collaborate internally and externally to meet organizational objectives, including the collection of accounts receivable and/or the payment of accounts payable in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.

Area(s) of Responsibility

• Process and record payments to suppliers and service providers ensuring invoices are paid within stated terms
• Process invoicing for customers and post receipts in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in resolving disputes or other issues on invoices with business partners
• Maintain aging reports; proactively resolve aged items
• Support activities enabling the reconciliation of balance sheet account
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Request and check references for new business partners
• Override customer or vendor credit holds
• Work with Sales and Purchasing to resolve credit issues
• Process customer or vendor RMAs and credits
• Enter, apply and post customer payments
• Facilitate payment of vendor invoices via various means (check, credit card, escrow, wires, ACH, etc.), ensuring payments are made and recorded to the ERP in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain AR and/or AP aging; take actions to keep current
• Review and process travel and entertainment expense reports in compliance with corporate policy

Preferred skills & experience

• 4-year college degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in Operational or Financial Accounting
• Computer literate; Familiar with complex ERP systems
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Introductory knowledge of operational accounting
• Working knowledge of applicable local and regional taxes
• Fluent in English and relevant local language(s)