Junior Accounts Receivable Associate - 12 months contract

at  Steelcase

Join our vibrant Accounts Receivable team in Cluj-Napoca as a Junior Accounts Receivable Associate and become an essential player in our financial operations.

If you’re just starting your career in finance, this role offers an excellent chance to acquire valuable experience.

• This is a limited contract, for 12 months.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or other similar fields.
• 0-2 years of experience and exposure to finance processes.
• Advanced level of English, both spoken and written.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• French or German knowledge would be a plus.
• Proven knowledge of SAP and understanding of terminology and tools relevant for the position preferred.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS BUDGET THAT CAN BE SPENT ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

• Reimbursement of your outside country vacation up to 6000 RON/year and vacation vouchers for Internal tourism
• Trainings and accreditation in accordance with your job description
• Reimbursement for public transportation or fuel
• Meal tickets
• Private pension
• Gift vouchers for special events according to the legislation: Christmas, Easter, 8th March, 1st of June
• Culture vouchers (for bookshops, theaters, cinemas, festivals, concerts etc.)
• Sports discounts for gyms, spa & relax, sport equipment and articles… and others.

WHO WE ARE:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

WHAT MATTERS TO US:

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
If you’re interested in Steelcase, but this isn’t the right time or role, join our Talent Community (https://careers.steelcase.com/talentcommunity) to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Investigate all received payments and apply funds to clients’ accounts, following up on cases as needed across EMEA.
• Investigate payments received without details and follow up accordingly.
• Handle all requests and payments in accordance with agreed turnaround times and deadlines.
• Filter and analyze requests while adhering to financial regulations and internal rules and procedures.
• Follow procedures in compliance with accounting rules and Steelcase processes.
• Responding to requests from the market, analyzing and resolving issues for customers or internal employees.
• Provide excellent customer service by managing calls and email inquiries effectively.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Finance Manager.
• Ensure training for new joiners according to the training plan established by the AR Finance Manager or Team Leader.
• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the Cash Application process.
• Comply with business ethics, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Work in alignment with Steelcase’s core values and mission.
• Provide backup support for colleagues when absent, as specified in the backup internal file or prioritized by the Finance Manager or Team Leader.
• Prioritize tasks in consultation with the Team Leader or Finance Manager.