Accounts Receivable Accountant at Control Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Reports To: Controller

Direct Reports: None

Location: Onsite (Pasadena, TX)

About Us

Control Solutions Inc. is a mid-sized, US-based specialty chemical manufacturer with a long-standing tradition of providing effective and economical solutions to our customers in the Pest Control, Turf & Ornamental, Consumer Products and Professional Animal Health Care markets.

CSI is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, and we are a subsidiary of ADAMA within the Consumer & Professional (C&P) Business Units, the 5th largest Agricultural Chemical company in the world! This thriving partnership enables us to not only offer the largest selection of products, but also to introduce innovative, differentiated products with combination chemistry and our exclusive access to the broadest array of Active ingredients in the industry!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable (AR) accountant manages the process of converting sales into actual revenue by invoicing the customer accurately and according to ADAMA Accounting Policy and Internal Controls. The AR accountant manages the incoming payments and maintains strong customer relationships to ensure healthy cash flow for our business. This role also plays a critical part in supporting bi-annual SOX reviews, year-end audits and ensuring reporting deadlines are met by partnering with the Controller and team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Successful fulfillment of Accounts Receivable process flow, which includes daily process of invoicing, credit assessment, collections management, payment processing, and cash application, along with quarterly reporting and analytics for various frequencies.
• Monitor and maintain Coface credit limits in compliance with ADAMA Credit Control Procedures.
• Maintain customer credit files timely and accurately in an organized manner.
• Process Daily Rebate accruals and debit/credit memos as needed basis for chargeback, customer returns, or customer rebates.
• Manage field trials billback process to Group companies in Extranet
• Reconcile intercompany balance with Group companies
• Periodic Bank deposits.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end closings
• Provide supporting AR documentation for quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Maintain customer invoice files timely and accurately in an organized manner.
• Perform other duties as needed by Controller and CFO
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply seasoned judgement as necessary to complete tasks and projects timely and correctly with minimal supervision.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic via ownership of improving the organization and getting things done. We strive to be very efficient with minimal overtime and weekends.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to CSI’s mission; a proactive, hands-on thinker who will own, in partnership with the Controller, the responsibilities of the finance function
• A track record that supports process improvement and initiative in identifying and accomplishing opportunities to improve processes.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 5 – 10 years of related experience is required.
• Microsoft Excel experience is required.
• ERP knowledge and experience are required. Great Plains and SalesPad experience are plus.
  
  

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.