Accounts Receivable Analyst - Kaman

Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. We do this by acquiring new technologies, expanding facilities, developing R&D capabilities and investing in our employees. As technology advances and industry shifts, Kaman will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference.

Invested in our future together.

At Kaman Air Vehicles, the Accounts Receivable Analyst works under the direction of the Sr. Manager Accounting with moderate to limited supervision. This position has primary responsibility for the completion of the accounts receivable functions and performs credit analysis and customer payment collection activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.  May have the opportunity to support the finance department with assigned tasks/projects as needed.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Processes cash receipts from lockbox deposits, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Reconciles daily cash receipts to receipts posted to the ledger.
• Generates invoices for distribution to customers.
• Prepares various manual invoices and performs input into ERP system.
• Receives and processes progress billings that require different treatment than standard payments.
• Researches and resolves issues such as short payments, overpayments, and payments without remittance instructions.
• Prepares accounts receivable aging and other reports for both internal and external use.
• Performs other accounts receivable functions such as processing credit memos.
• Supports cash distribution processes.
• Identifies account risks, potential credit problems, disputes and other customers issues and communicates directly with Program Managers and Finance Director.
• Participates in months financial close and financial reporting, including performing account reconciliations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and gain efficiencies where possible.
• Maintains proper internal controls and procedures related to cash receipts and invoicing processes.
• Provide support for other KAMAN businesses in CT as required.

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS

• Responsible for the collection of accounts receivable balances within the agreed upon terms and amount billed.
• Analyzes new and existing customer credit history and recommends terms or changes in terms as necessary.
• Supports the shipping flow by working with the Marketing, Production and Shipping departments.
• Maintains proper internal controls and procedures related to credit & collections processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Credit and Collections knowledge
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (e.g. V-Look Up and Pivot Tables)
• Possesses and maintains good organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Strong background in arithmetic along with intermediate data entry skills needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Good verbal and written communications skills needed.
• Maintains personal productive and quality standards as determined by supervision.
• Ability to use good judgement and discretion; able to ask questions and raise issues/concerns constructively and in a timely manner.

 EDUCATION/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration (Accounting or Finance preferred), or equivalent years of experience.
• 1+ years working in a manufacturing environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

•  Position requires incumbent to work onsite in Bloomfield, CT.