Accounting Assistant / Account Receivable

Our Mission: Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation
• Perform collections follow-up on past-due accounts to minimize outstanding balances and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO)
• Prepare and process customer billing accurately and in a timely manner across both Lawrence locations
• Utilize Oracle to process transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate customer account records
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account inquiries
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems to document financial and administrative records
• Perform accurate and timely data entry to support accounting and administrative functions
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both Lawrence office locations
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
  • Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• • Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

Experience:

2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections preferred

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office required, including strong proficiency in Excel; Oracle experience preferred

Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”.

Full Time / 1st Shift

Pay Rate $21.00-$23.00 per hour