Accounts Receivables Accountant

Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains "all in" on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.

The Accounts Receivables Accountant position is responsible for accounting and other duties within the Accounts Receivable and Accounting Department. This position has daily and monthly duties, including, but not limited to, banking, intercompany accounting, month end closing, and account reconciliations.

Educational requirements:

• Four Year degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.

Skills and experience:

• Advanced skills in Excel are required

• 2+ years' experience in accounting preferred

• Good written and oral communication

• A good understanding of accounting systems in a manufacturing operation is preferred

• Ability to handle multiple assignments and adhere to deadlines

• Be flexible due to changing daily assignments and be able to multi-task with little supervision

Essential duties:

• Execute month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications to ensure accurate financial reporting

• Reconcile key general ledger accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, and accruals to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and ensure timely completion of closing tasks

• Recording Inter-company transactions such as sales, billings and transfers between entities

• Ensuring consistency in how inter-company transactions are recorded on both sides (e.g., one entity's receivable is another's payable)

• Perform regular reconciliations of inter-company accounts to ensure accuracy

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as unapplied cash, or billing errors

• Maintain detailed reconciliation documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

• Process and initiate domestic and international wire transfers and ACH payments in accordance with company policies and banking regulations

• Ensure accuracy of payment details, including bank account information, payment amounts, and remittance instructions

• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals and supporting documentation

• Monitor payment statuses and resolve any issues or rejections with financial institutions.

• Collaborate with banking institutions and credit card providers to investigate and resolve disputed or potentially fraudulent transactions

• Gather and submit required documentation, such as receipts, invoices, and internal approvals, to support claims and expedite resolution

• Monitor the status of open cases and follow up regularly to ensure timely closure

• Apply incoming payments to customer accounts accurately and timely, ensuring proper allocation to invoices and resolving any discrepancies

• Review unapplied cash

• Create analytical tools (spreadsheets, etc.) for department

• Be able to perform and back up all AR duties

• Prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures

• Work with other departments for collaboration and problem solving

• Perform other duties as assigned

Work environment:

• General Office

• This role is expected to be in-office 5 days per week

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