What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Associate position at Distributor?
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Receivable Associate to join our growing Finance team in our Englewood, New Jersey HQ.
This person will be a critical part of the team and will report directly to the Finance Manager.
As an Accounts Receivable Associate you will be responsible for providing financial, and administrative support in order to ensure effective, efficient and timely collections.
The ideal candidate must be able to easily adapt to a small team working environment and support the team. This role requires detail-orientation and focus on accuracy.
- Accounts Receivable Responsibilities :
- Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
- Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail as necessary·
- Requirements :
- Solid understanding of AR process and principles 1-2 years prior experience required
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Organized, proactive and team-oriented
- Willingness to extend yourself and assist other people
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Experience and competency working with Excel