Accounts Receivable Accountant

Company Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees. For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

 

Job Description

Main Job Purpose:

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable activities for both U.S. and Mexico customers within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role oversees collections, cash application, reconciliations, and dispute resolution while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong customer relationships across cross-border operations. The position works closely with finance, sales, customer service, logistics, and manufacturing teams to support timely cash flow and maintain compliance with company policies and international business practices. The position requires full professional fluency in both English and Spanish.

 

Key Responsibilities

Collections Management – US & Mexico Accounts

• Manage collections activities for assigned U.S. and Mexico customer portfolios.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past due invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment discrepancies, deductions, and disputes.
• Coordinate with internal departments including sales, customer service, shipping, and logistics to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain detailed collection records, follow-up actions, and customer communications.
• Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Cash Application

• Accurately post and apply customer payments including ACH and wire transfers
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and remittance discrepancies.
• Process customer credits, debits, adjustments, and refunds as required.
• Ensure daily cash postings are completed timely and accurately for both U.S. and Mexico accounts.
• Coordinate with treasury and regarding domestic and international customer payment activity on as needed basis.

Account Reconciliation

• Perform customer account reconciliations for U.S. and Mexico portfolio book of business.
• Reconcile accounts receivable subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to deductions, chargebacks, freight claims, and pricing variances.
• Prepare reconciliation reports and supporting schedules for month-end close and audits.
• Assist with monthly AR aging analysis and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AR processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to collections, dispute management, and cash application processes.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across both U.S. and Mexico operations

 

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience in Accounts receivable
• Experience in automotive companies with OEM´s customer directly

 

• Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of AR processes, credit, and collections
• Knowledge of Mexican tax regulations (SAT, CFDI)
• SAP experience 
• Advanced Excel skills

Language

• Fluent in English required

 

Additional Information

PLEASE BEFORE SENDING , ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

 

• Have you worked in an automotive company in Accounting Receivable area?
• For how many years?
• With  which automotive OEM and Tier supplier customer requirements are you familiar with?
• How is your  English level?
• Do you manage SAP system?
• Which is your economical expectation?