*Job Brief:*
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will ensure that the company receives payment for goods provided to customers.
*Potential Key Responsibilities:*
· Prepares daily wire, lockbox and live check deposits
· Posts, verifies, and records payments to customer accounts
· Verifies and posts all customer deductions and rebates
· Generates account statements as requested
· Review aging with Corporate Controller weekly, identifying delinquent accounts
· Conduct first tier collection steps per company policy—including and not limited to contact on past due amounts.
Knows when to escalate to Corporate Controller for assistance
· Collaborates with the Corporate Controller to reconcile accounts receivable as part of the month-end close
· Coordinates with Customer Service group to research invoice discrepancies and questions
· Prepares month end rebate summaries
· Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed
· Assist in maintaining and updating customer files, including name or address changes
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
*Qualifications:*
· Business/Accounting 2-4 year degree would be ideal
· 2 - 4 years accounting related experience in a fast-paced environment
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
· Excellent knowledge in accounting regulations and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
· Exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to efficiently communicate with internal and external parties
· Must be able to meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
· Flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the business cycle
*Preferred Attributes:*
* Takes the extra step to question or raise hand if something doesn’t look right
* Takes the initiative to provide solutions
* Commitment to excellence in performance of duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis
* Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle and manage multiple priorities
* Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customer
* Excellent communicator with the ability to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner
* Processes strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
* Reliable time management skills and the experience to organize and prioritize a multitude of projects
* Possess discretion and sensitivity towards confidential information
* Drive to improve the organization’s efficiency and ensure its success
* Team-orientated mindset and approach while balancing the ability to work independently
* A sense of urgency to support the needs of the business units
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $26.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Office
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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