Associate Accountant

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: The Associate Accountant is responsible for managing assigned customer accounts within the Accounts Receivable (AR) portfolio, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances, resolving customer disputes, supporting credit-related activities, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Customer Service, Credit, VAT, and other internal teams to support cash flow objectives and maintain positive customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and monitor outstanding balances. Perform proactive collection activities through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels to ensure timely payment. Achieve monthly collection and aging targets while maintaining strong customer relationships. Follow up on delinquent accounts and escalate unresolved issues when necessary. Maintain accurate and updated collection notes, account details, and customer records. Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and disputes. Perform account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of customer balances. Support unidentified and unallocated cash resolution activities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and credit-related concerns. Respond to customer inquiries professionally and within agreed timelines. Collaborate with Customer Service, Order Management, Sales, and Finance teams to resolve customer disputes efficiently. Support credit memo, rebill, and adjustment processes as required. Maintain and analyze AR aging reports and collection performance metrics. Identify collection trends, high-risk accounts, and potential issues impacting cash flow. Support month-end closing activities and reporting requirements. Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy. Requirements/Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Credit functions. Experience working in a shared services environment is preferred. Experience handling international customers is an advantage. Skills Strong collection and negotiation skills. Good understanding of Accounts Receivable processes and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service orientation with keen attention to detail. Travel Time: 0% - 25% To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.