Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable located in Salina, KS is responsible for performing diversified accounting functions managing the daily operations and strategic objectives of the company's Accounts Receivable cycle. Management of all accounts receivable business functions and procedures for the Accounts Receivable collection process including overseeing all customer billing, collection dispute resolution while providing a high level of customer service and other accounting functions as assigned. Must understand the AR function with an eye toward process improvement in adherence to LEAN principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Analyze billing applications to ensure account receivables do not age past due and that customers have a clear picture of their open items due for payment.
• Generate and ensure the accuracy of customer invoices, including progress billings and credit memos.
• Must understand complex third-party processing vehicles, how to push invoices to external portals, and troubleshoot issues that arise in external portals including assisting the external accounting team when needed.
• Research and resolve all past due balances by communicating with customers daily and following up with any internal resources as needed.
• Responsible for all AR analysis and reporting internally and externally.
• Prepares and reviews AR aging reports for management.
• Coordination of monthly AR review meetings with Controller and Sales teams to discuss all past due invoices as well as determine the best actions for resolution.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Assist in our daily and monthly cash forecasting by providing accurate and up-to-date detailed information on the expected cash flow.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of our monthly AR reserve analysis quarterly
• Review project recaps, and change orders, assist the external accounting team with commission schedules for accuracy, and work with sales and engineering to rectify any discrepancies.
• Review and release credit holds and make collection calls daily.
• Solicit credit references and run Dunn & Bradstreet reports for new customers.
• Responsible for gathering and providing data for multiple internal and external audits including Sarbanes Oxley and year-end audits.
• Use LEAN tools to develop and implement new procedures and concepts to enhance the workflow of the department and to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and meet goals relating to AR metrics such as DSO.
• Reconcile Sales tax and prepare necessary journal entries.
• Prepare 1099's.
• Ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Overtime as needed to meet deadlines such as during month-end close periods, budget preparation, forecasts, and other deadlines.
• Other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills/Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in a billing or AR function with a thorough understanding of the end-to-end process.
• Proficient in Excel & Microsoft Office.
• Possess a solid understanding of AR & Accounting concepts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask, handle and prioritize multiple schedules and deadlines at one time and be able to work in a fast-paced.
• Ability to apply generally accepted Accounting Principles & Accounting Standards.
• Must have experience interacting and extracting data from an ERP system.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Preferred)

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling, and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service which are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing, and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians, and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: .

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.Coperion is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".