Accounts Receivable Specialist

BMG is a thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach to designing and building capital equipment machinery, tooling systems, and packaging automation solutions. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages daily receivables activities to support accurate financial records and timely cash flow. Responsibilities include preparing customer invoices, collecting payments, and working with sales, purchasing, operations, customers, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong financial controls. The specialist ensures accurate customer billing and collects payments in accordance with company credit policies. The role maintains organized financial records, reconciles account balances, assists with month-end close, and supports audit and reporting requirements. The specialist also provides backup support to the Accounts Payable Specialist by assisting with vendor invoices and coordinating timely disbursements as needed. The role maintains positive customer and vendor relationships and supports accurate, efficient accounting processes.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare all customer invoices.
• Verify that invoices and shipping information are accurate and consistent with the terms of sale.
• Assist the Service Department with customer billing.
• Prepare all credit memos and obtain the required supporting documentation and approvals.
• Contact customers regarding payments due and past-due balances.
• Coordinate with customers and banks to verify letters of credit and ensure timely receipt of payments under their terms.
• Recommend credit limits and credit holds to management, and maintain documentation of credit-limit decisions.
• Maintain customer records for invoices, payments, and related issues.
• Review all freight bills for accuracy.
• Reconcile incoming cash and invoicing daily, and maintain and reconcile customer deposits.
• Prepare required daily, weekly, and monthly reports on incoming cash and accounts receivable, including forecasts.
• Assist shipping and marketing with all shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; some college education in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP Systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

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EEO statement to include at the end of the posting:

BMG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please call 989-435-7741 and ask for Human Resources.