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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Oberalp North America
Full-time
On-site
Boulder, United States

Oberalp North America (ONA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Oberalp Group––a design & innovation focused outdoor product company headquartered in the heart of the Dolomites in Bolzano, Italy, with global operations. ONA handles the sales, marketing, operations, distribution, and customer service functions in the U.S. and Canada for five premier mountain sports brands within the Oberalp Group––SALEWA, DYNAFIT, WILD COUNTRY, EVOLV, and POMOCA.

Oberalp North America and the Oberalp Group operate in a dynamic market environment, and we seek to work with people who share our hands-on, collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to business.

And, of course, we look for team members who share in our boundless enthusiasm for mountain sports and a stewardship ethic to protect the places we love to play.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Job title: Accounts Receivable Specialist Div./B.U./Department: Oberalp North America Accounting
Direct Supervisor: Finance & Administration Manager Functional Supervisor: n/a
Location: Boulder, CO
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS) supports the Accounting Department focusing on the processing of invoices, registration of payments, and reconciliation of account discrepancies. The ARS will be the main point of communication between the wholesale customer and Oberalp for any billing or credit related topics. The ARS will assist with accounts receivable (A/R), bank imports, EDI invoicing, credit control, collections agencies, and credit insurance. The role will attend multiple credit agency meetings annually (in person and/or digitally) as the Oberalp representative.  The role is also responsible for uploading vendor invoices into our document management software for verification and approval.
 
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
 
  • Posting of sales invoices and credit notes
  • Daily bank imports
  • Registration and application of payments received
  • Submission of invoices in EDI portal
  • Customer account reconciliations
  • Customer account maintenance
  • Establish customer credit limits and risk assessment
  • Credit insurance policy - reporting and compliance
  • Credit agency reporting and monitoring – Includes meeting attendance
  • Process credit card payments
  • Distributing monthly past-due account statements
  • Monthly communication of customer account balances to sales agents
  • Customer communication – email and phone
  • Regular A/R reporting
  • Manage Blocked Shipments
  • Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales departments with order and shipment planning
  • Upload vendor invoices into document management software
  • Support Finance and Admin Manager and as needed
  • Support Oberalp Management team as needed
  • Support Evolv Brand and Yosemite Bum resole service as needed
  • Perform routine and ad-hoc reporting and analysis
  • Responsible for office management tasks such as ordering office supplies
 
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of Accounting or Accounts Receivable experience preferred
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, procedures, and practices in Accounting, including US GAAP and general ledger / month-end processes
  • Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in Microsoft Excel is essential, with a competence with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and other advanced functions.
  • ERP experience is required; Microsoft Navision or Business Central experience is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to establish a positive working relationship with customers.
  • Effective time management skills, including the ability to work efficiently, prioritize projects, and be self-motivated
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
  • A passion for success, a positive attitude, and a tireless work ethic are all a must
  • Flexibility and willingness to help in any way asked are needed in our team environment
  • Love of the outdoors.  A specific passion for mountain sports such as backcountry skiing, climbing/mountaineering, and/or trail running is a plus.
 
COMPENSATION

The company offers competitive compensation for the outdoor industry.  In addition to a base salary, the candidate is eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan with a company contribution match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and generous gear discounts.  The company offers paid vacation, holiday, parental leave, and sick time.  The company also offers a number of unique perks such as paid + unpaid volunteer time and group outings including an annual company hut trip that reflect our approach to maintaining a high performance business environment while leading an active outdoor lifestyle.
 


 
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