Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

A leader in the Biostimulant industry, Horizon Ag Products began manufacturing soluble humus products for Agriculture in 1983. Based in Lakewood, CO, we are a recognized leader in our industry. With approximately 140 employees, we operate six manufacturing plants in six states and several surface mines. We strongly believe our products are of significant benefit to mankind and we make them better than anyone else in the world. We support a lifestyle of balanced priorities where everyone works hard and enjoys themselves and each other. We look out for one another and cherish the caring attitude and respect we have for one another in the workplace and beyond. Above all else, we conduct ourselves with integrity and follow the guiding principles outlined on our website, www.horizonag.com.

Summary:

This position reports directly to the Controller. This role is responsible for all areas of accounts receivable including the production and delivery of invoices and credit memos, accurate application of customer payments, coordination with the Customer Success Team on customer accounts, reconciliation of general ledger account balances, and managing accounts receivable aging and collection. This role will also monitor credit terms and customer balances to coordinate customer prepayments and create proforma invoices when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Review sales orders, resolve any invoicing issues and run invoicing daily.
• Apply cash receipts to open invoices accurately each day.
• Send out customer statements monthly or upon request.
• Produce proforma invoices for prepayment customers as needed.
• Work with customers to ensure that payments are made timely, the aging is accurate, credits are applied correctly, and payment discrepancies resolved quickly.
• Ensure that organized, detailed collection notes are made within the company’s ERP system.
• Provide weekly reports on customer credit/collections issues and monthly Accounts Receivable aging reviews.
• Manage customer credit terms and limits in conjunction with CFO.
• Review credit availability with Customer Success Team and Sales to ensure shipments can be released timely.
• Provide support on credit analysis and assist with review of customer credit.
• Become a superuser of Acumatica accounts receivable module
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by manager.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3-6 years of accounts receivable experience. (Required)
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with multiple groups (Required)
• Experience with ERP systems (Required)
• Self-motivated, with capability to work with minimum supervision and accustomed to being in positions of responsibility and accountability.
• Must be proactive and able to problem solve.
• Adaptable to changing situations with customers and responding to immediate needs.
• Experience with Acumatica desirable.
• Strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education:

High school degree required; some college preferred.

Additional:

Classification: Hourly, paid bi-weekly, benefits eligible

Location: Lakewood, CO

Reports To: Controller

Travel: None

Horizon Ag-Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Horizon Ag-Products will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

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