Challenge Manufacturing
About Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee‑owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee‑owned automotive companies in North America. Our ESOP program gives shares of the Company to all employee‑owners annually, providing an additional retirement benefit.
Job Overview Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring invoices are completed and customer accounts are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling customer payments and debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
What You’ll Do
Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation
Process application and reconciliation of customer payments
Prioritize past‑due invoices according to customer and payment terms
Respond to all customer inquiries
Submit customer statements, research, and correct discrepancies
Process customer debits and follow up with individual Plants on a weekly & monthly basis
Assist in month‑end closing in the Accounts Receivable module
Update zero‑dollar invoices with correct pricing
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices
Regularly communicate payment details, KPIs, and customer past‑due amounts with Management
Assist with other projects as needed
When and Where 1st Shift / 8 AM‑5 PM M–F. Location: Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
Qualifications
High school diploma
2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
College courses in accounting preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with PLEX ERP preferred
Automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with multiple‑location AR processing preferred
High standards of performance, takes responsibility, thorough, accurate, reliable
Positive conflict resolution, constructive relationships, feedback utilization, flexibility
Commitment to meeting customer needs, rotational responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical evaluation, detail‑oriented, analytical, self‑motivated, proficient with Microsoft Office
What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; company‑paid Short‑Term and Basic Life Insurance; voluntary life and long‑term disability options; Employer 401(k) Match; ESOP shares; tuition reimbursement; Referral Bonus Program; Challenge Incentive Program; paid time off.
We provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their roles.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee‑owned automotive companies in North America. Our ESOP program gives shares of the Company to all employee‑owners annually, providing an additional retirement benefit.
Job Overview Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring invoices are completed and customer accounts are controlled by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling customer payments and debits according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
What You’ll Do
Review daily invoicing for appropriate documentation
Process application and reconciliation of customer payments
Prioritize past‑due invoices according to customer and payment terms
Respond to all customer inquiries
Submit customer statements, research, and correct discrepancies
Process customer debits and follow up with individual Plants on a weekly & monthly basis
Assist in month‑end closing in the Accounts Receivable module
Update zero‑dollar invoices with correct pricing
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices
Regularly communicate payment details, KPIs, and customer past‑due amounts with Management
Assist with other projects as needed
When and Where 1st Shift / 8 AM‑5 PM M–F. Location: Corporate Office in Walker, MI.
Qualifications
High school diploma
2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
College courses in accounting preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Experience with PLEX ERP preferred
Automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with multiple‑location AR processing preferred
High standards of performance, takes responsibility, thorough, accurate, reliable
Positive conflict resolution, constructive relationships, feedback utilization, flexibility
Commitment to meeting customer needs, rotational responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical evaluation, detail‑oriented, analytical, self‑motivated, proficient with Microsoft Office
What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; company‑paid Short‑Term and Basic Life Insurance; voluntary life and long‑term disability options; Employer 401(k) Match; ESOP shares; tuition reimbursement; Referral Bonus Program; Challenge Incentive Program; paid time off.
We provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their roles.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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