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Accounts Receivable Specialist (LSI) - Hybrid or Fully In-Person 

Astronics Subsidiary LSINY  
Location East Aurora, NY  
Description

At this time, this role can be performed either in our East Aurora office full time, or as a hybrid role.

Summary

Specialty position within the Luminescent Systems Inc. (LSI) Accounting Services function focused upon the maintenance of accurate customer credit accounts that are current in their standing with LSI. LSI is a division of Astronics Corporation. Goals include being a strong contributor to a business function that strives for execution excellence and continuous improvement in –

  1. Customer credit account accuracy,
  2. Cash flow management,
  3. Customer service,
  4. Financial reporting quality and timeliness,
  5. Internal control systems over financial reporting, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and
  6. Business process optimization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. All knowledge and skill requirements should be understood within the context of LSI being a division of a publicly traded parent company, with all expected financial reporting and financial control disciplines associated with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulated registrant.

Required attributes:

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Detail oriented, with strong attention to accuracy and completeness in transaction processing.
  • Persistent, sees projects and tasks through to completion, including regular required follow-up.
  • Customer experience orientation; values a positive experience as the desired outcome of all customer interactions.
  • Collaborative and accountable; works well with cross-functional teammates in delivering a positive customer experience and accurate customer credit account activity and balance records.
  • Execution excellence orientation –
    • Sees the opportunities in current challenges.
    • Business process optimization orientation – seeks best practices and waste elimination (lean principles application), while maintaining required documentation and compliance.
    • Positive attitude – early adopter and leader of change.
    • Perseverance
    • Accountable –
      • Quality / Accuracy before cost or schedule
      • Timely
  • Associate degree.
  • Three or more years experience in business-to-business commercial account management and collections. The relevance of the experience being more important than the years of practice.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with the entire Microsoft suite.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Models Astronics core values and culture.
  • Uncompromising integrity.

Preferred attributes:

  • Account management and collections experience with Federal government agencies and/or the Aerospace industry.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing ERP business software system workflow designs, specifically the “Order to Cash” workflow.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot and lookup tables
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Accounting.
  • Understanding of financial control system fundamentals such as segregation of duties.
  • Essential duties and responsibilities

    The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Corresponds by phone or electronic means with customers to resolve delinquent invoices or other activity on their credit account, documenting all customer correspondence within the LSI business system.
  • Corresponds by phone or electronic means with customers, as necessary, to prevent the customer credit accounts from becoming delinquent.
  • Research account activity and customer correspondence to identify the root cause of delinquent invoices and other account activity that is not clearing from the customer account in the normal course of business.
  • Work with cross-functional business partners to resolve transaction processing issues with customer credit accounts.
  • Work with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional business partners on matters of credit risk exposure and collection of accounts with cash flow concerns.
  • Regular reporting of credit account delinquencies and aging of accounts receivable balances.
  • Input on reserves required against outstanding credit account balances.
  • Work Authorization

    *Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

    *The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
 
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
 
EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.  

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