The Company:
Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision. With over $800 million of cash in the bank and no debt, we are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously, but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment.
The Team:
Cognex is a global, publicly-traded manufacturer and marketer of advanced integrated technology products whose 2018 annual revenue grew to over $800 million. Our global Finance organization oversees general accounting, accounts payable, customer billing, credit and collections, commissions, order administration, and financial planning activities, as well as ensures processes meet the needs of our business.
The Role:
Are you interested in working in an environment that is fast paced and growing quickly? The Accountant is new position responsible for the collections, invoicing, Mexico facturación, and coordination of incoming shipments for Cognex Mexico. This person will work closely with the Sales and Operations teams as well as with accounting and finance in the US.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide customers invoice copies (EDI or hard copy facturas).
2. Coordinate with Order Administration to update customers on shipment status.
3. Coordinate with Operations to review incoming bulk shipments and help organize breakdown to individual customer shipments.
4. Proactively initiate collection activities including sending follow-up inquiries.
5. Receipt and posting of customer payments.
6. File documents and reports including Facturas as necessary.
7. Assist in resolution of outstanding invoice queries/disputes.
8. Assist in credit reviews and references for new customers.
9. Provide administrative support in the collections process.
10. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
11. Proactively maintain communication with other areas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Good working knowledge of computerized systems is required
2. Fluent in English, written and oral;
3. Experience with SAP a plus
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Ability to work independently and communicate with customers, senior management, employees, and outside agencies on a regular basis
6. Ability to communicate with global offices to resolve discrepancies
7. Strong problem solving and proactive attitude
Minimum education and work experience required:
1. Licenciatura en Contaduria o Finanzas
1-5 years work experience in accounting functions