A/R Accounting Analyst - Zeiss Group

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

As an A/R Accounting Analyst you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in our Business Services division. Work with A/R Business Services in Poland to support cash and customer credit application.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Work with Accounts Receivables:
  • Support A/R collections process to maintain goal of 85-90% current.
  • Assist White Plains based Shared Services and actively participate in cash collections.
  • Research and validate debit memo deductions for short paid invoices.
    • Deny invalid short payments communicating reasons to customers.
    • Obtain approvals from sales leadership to validate and clear customer deductions.
    • Reach out to customers to obtain documentation for deductions when required.
    • Assist A/R Shared Services with application of valid deductions.
    • Assist in creation of dispute management workflow to clear customer deductions.
  • Perform credit checks on new customers and give recommendations based on client behaviors.
• Daily Net Sales Estimate & Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging reporting (Power BI Excel Based Update)
• Month-end financial closings
• Track promotional accruals, monthly accruals, and reporting.
• Monitoring of general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Required closing journal entries (e.g., promotional accruals)
• Monthly reporting of year-to-date promotional accruals.
• Sales and Distribution (SD) Customer Service Support (credit card payments, blocked docs, etcetera.)
• Maintenance and updating of various excel reports.
• ADHOC reporting as assigned.
• Assist with budget input as needed.

Do you qualify?

Experience and Education Requirements:

BS/BA Accounting Degree from an Accredited College or similar work experience equivalent.

• 3 years' successful experience in Accounts Receivable position.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent customer service and strong written and verbal skills
• Strong analytical, collaboration, mathematical and financial skills.
• Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and execute corrective improvements.
• Accountable and responsible with impeccable follow through.
• Natural curiosity with continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn.
• Windows operating environment, MS Office products, and SAP experience.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

• No special physical requirements.
• This is a hybrid office position and will not require travel.
• No direct reports.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).