AR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Ad Populum: Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its unique, robust roster of subsidiary companies. With a diverse portfolio of legendary brands including NECA, Chia Pet., Rubies Costumes, Enesco, Kidrobot, WizKids, ExKaliber, Graceland, and Radical Share, Ad Populum is a leader in pop culture collectibles, iconic American products, Halloween costumes, gifts, home décor, tabletop gaming, Amazon brands, and digital marketing. Our subsidiaries are renowned for their innovation, quality, and cultural significance, making Ad Populum a dynamic force in the entertainment, consumer products, and digital marketing industries.

NECA, LLC. is known as National Entertainment Collectibles Association, one of the leading manufacturers for licensed merchandise. Since the inception of its toy division in 2002, NECA became synonymous with the horror genre, releasing some of the most sought-after collectibles for slasher icons such as Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger, while shining a light on niche characters like Sam from Trick-r-Treat. In the years since, NECA has also become a staple collectible manufacturer for the Alien & Predator franchises, and more recently, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

_______________________________________________________________

NECA is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist. We are looking for an extraordinarily talented individual to join our finance team to support the accounts receivable function at NECA. This role will report to the Controller and partner closely with various members across the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile the cash receipts received from customers and ensure they are accurately recorded within the accounting system
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, and differences are resolved
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up for payment, as necessary
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for improvement
• Provide customers with invoices and statements upon request
• Reconciling any wire, ACH or check payments to vendors and ensure they are accurately recorded within the accounting system
• Assist the accounts payable team to maintain records to ensure aging is up to date, payments and credits are applied and differences are resolved
• Assist the accounts payable team to verify and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and authorization
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Controller and other members of the accounting team
• Assist with pulling information for annual audit required by independent CPA firm
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in an accounts receivable role
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP's, SUMIF's)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Desire to thrive in scenarios of team-based work or independent tasks, always looking to learn more and take initiative on many unique projects and tasks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.