Accounts Executive AR

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Job Purpose 
• The Accounts Executive is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer payments, performing cash reconciliation, and resolving payment discrepancies.

• The role also involves maintaining fixed asset records, including processing asset additions, transfers, retirements, and disposals in compliance with company policies and FSSC service level agreements. 

• This position supports effective cash flow management and ensures the accuracy and integrity of customer account balances across supported regions.
 

Key Responsibilities 
Cash Application 
• Apply and post customer/vendor payments (bank transfers, electronic payments) accurately in SAP 
• Match payments against invoices, credit notes, and debit notes 
• Manage unapplied, underpaid, and overpaid items promptly 
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls 
Payments & Asset Accounting 
• Validate outgoing payment requests for accuracy, approvals, and documentation 
• Monitor payment batches, rejections, and bank confirmations 
• Resolve failed or rejected payments with internal TIS support teams 
• Maintain fixed asset records and process additions, transfers, retirements, and disposals 

Reconciliation 
• Review daily bank statements and remittance advices 
• Investigate payment discrepancies and coordinate with local business units 
• Clear unidentified cash and suspense accounts 
• Maintain proper audit trails and supporting documentation Period Close & Compliance 
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities 
• Meet FSSC KPIs and SLAs for timeliness and accuracy 
• Adhere to internal controls and FSSC procedures 
• Support audits and participate in process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration 
• 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Cash Application 
• Experience in an FSSC or multi-entity environment is an advantage

Additional Information

Skills & Competencies 
• Good understanding of AR processes and cash application principles 
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) 
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Effective communication and ability to work under deadlines

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.