Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

As a leader in the electronics industry, TDK Corporation of America offers everything from electronic components, materials and power supplies to factory automation systems, anechoic chambers, test systems and more.

TDK is committed to technical excellence, steady growth and personal development. We value quality, customer service, positive attitudes, continuous improvement, and initiative! We provide competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance.

We also offer a 401K plan with company match, a pension plan, paid time off, and more. TDK Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title : Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Reports To : Accounts Receivable Manager

Summary : Provides support to the Credit and Collection Department with various accounting activities in compliance with established policies.

Responsibilities :

• Cash application for daily checks, wires, and other electronic payments received from customers
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Apply credits taken by customers
• Reconcile cash applied with the general ledger
• Communicate with customers on any requests, questions, past due balances, or issues related to their accounts
• Maintain customer master accounts
• Assist with A / R audits
• Prepare monthly A / R reports
• Establish new customers
• Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager in the collection process
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Prepare intercompany billings and confirmations
• Post General Ledger journal entries for the accounting team
• Initiate wire transfers for Accounts Payable
• Prepare Sales and Use Tax and filings
• Assist with Concur Expense Report Audits
• Use of Excel spreadsheets for compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data
• Produce internal financial reports
• Meet tight deadlines for closing and reporting requirements
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as needed

Education : Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree required.

Experience / Requirements :

• Minimum of two years of accounting experience and familiarity with standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must be a take-charge individual, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills
• SAP and Concur software experience is required
• Intermediate Excel

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

• This position requires using standard office equipment such as a computer, laptop, and cell phone
• On-site and Hybrid work environment

The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.