Accounts Receivable Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at STIHL. Virginia Beach · $57,000–$69,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Collect overdue dealer balances through calls, email and letters, then start policy-based notices or referrals when needed
- Review orders under your credit authority and assess requests for new or changed dealer credit lines
- Apply daily customer payments, reconcile accounts and investigate unmatched cash or payment differences
- Prepare closing entries, write-offs and account postings, while helping with cash forecasts, reporting and audits
- Run the annual dealer records update, keeping credit documents current and suggesting better collection workflows
What you bring
- An associate degree in business, accounting or a related discipline is required
- Three to five years of work experience
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can balance dealer collections with credit reviews, account reconciliation and month-end accounting. You’ll also provide backup for the Treasury Manager and other accounts receivable colleagues.
From the employer
About Us
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.
With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!
Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:
- Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
- Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
- Robust retirement offerings including:
- A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
- A 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
- A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
- Compensation: $57,000 - $69,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
About You
We are seeking an Accounts Receviable Specialist to support our company's sales objectives while helping safeguard its financial position through effective credit evaluation and collection activities. The role is responsible for maintaining branch acocunts, receivable, overseeing the setup and credit limit assignements of new dealers, and working collaborativiely with dealers to resolve credit concerns and past-due balances. The ideal candidate will ensure dealer credit files remain accurate and up to date in accordance with company policy, manage related correspondence and notices, and provide backup support for Credit and Accounts Receivable functions as needed.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees the collection of A/R ranging from $300M to $500M in a calendar year dependent on account assignment.
- Collects past-due receivables through proactive communication with dealers and branch personnel, including phone, email, and written correspondence. Initiates collection actions in accordance with company policy, including past-due notices, collection agency referrals, and field visits by sales personnel when appropriate.
- Reviews and releases orders within assigned credit authority, recommends credit limit adjustments based on payment history and financial condition, and negotiates payment arrangements to resolve credit holds and support timely sales processing.
- Applies customer payments (cash, B2B, etc.) to aging receivables on a daily basis. Reconciles customer accounts and researches payment discrepancies or unapplied cash.
- Conducts documented risk assessments for new and revised credit lines, approving, declining, or escalating requests in accordance with delegated authority and credit policy. Files UCCs promptly to maximize risk mitigation and protect company assets.
- Performs accurate and timely write-offs following identification of uncollectible accounts adhering to policy guidelines.
- Prepares month-end closing journal entries and other sub-ledger postings in accordance with GAAP, internal policy, and closing deadlines.
- Acts as backup coverage for Treasury Manager and other A/R colleagues. Supports cash projection activities and financial reporting as needed. Supports internal operational and external financial audits as applicable to the A/R function.
- Maintains record retention programs within SharePoint and the “H” drive, as applicable and required to secure STIHL’s assets.
- Manages the yearly STIHL Dealer Documentation Project which entails requesting, tracking, gathering and saving the updated credit applications, financial statements, and when necessary personal financials.
- Contributes ideas for workflows and approaches to A/R follow-up tasks to maximize opportunities for performance, process and net revenue collections improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Specifications
Education: Associate’s Degree in business, accounting or related principle required. Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent PC skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Work Experience: 3-5 years