Accounts Receivable Specialist, Wholesale

Since 2005, VEJA has been making sneakers differently infusing each stage of production with a positive impact. Our sneakers are environmentally friendly, made with raw materials sourced from organic farming without chemicals or polluting processes and are produced in dignified conditions, in direct consultation with producer associations and manufacturers.

Job Description

VEJA is currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist, Wholesale to join our North America team.

Job based in our New York City office and reports dually to the Head of North America and Accounting Manager based in Paris.

Essential functions of role include not limited to:

• Act as the main point of contact for wholesale customers on all issues related to accounting; diligently manage customer communications and relationships
• Own process of reviewing and analyzing the aged balance for North America, present to the team on a weekly basis
• Review wholesale customer invoices and payment terms to ensure adherence to company policy
• Reconcile wholesale customer statements and proactively resolve discrepancies and/or disputes, as necessary on customer portals
• Track, analyze and reduce the amount of charges backs received from wholesale customers and resolve in a timely manner
• Act as the main point of contact between the NA team and credit insurance agency
• Responsible for checking on a regular basis wholesale customers credit status with insurer and requesting additional coverage as directed
• Ensure correct tax rate is charged on customers invoices
• Make points at a minimum every 15 days with the customers regarding their account both by email and telephone
• Make points once a week or every 15 days with the adv service to resolve disputes
• Bank entry if necessary and lettering of accounts receivable
• Work on special projects as assigned (adhoc)

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field  
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the apparel/footwear sector  
• French speaker highly preferred
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with ERP systems, experience with SAP is a plus
• Meticulous data entry and organizational skills
• Ability to work successfully with both the NA subsidiary company and Paris headquarters
• Strong sense of customer service with particular attention to communication via email and telephone
• Positive “can-do” attitude, ability to independently problem solve and propose solutions
• Commitment to the VEJA mission and vision; passionate about ethical and sustainable fashion
• Strong understanding of basic accounting/finance procedures and concepts