Account Receivable Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Accounts Receivable Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Business Office

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk processes revenue, cash/banking information, reconciles accounts receivable data transactions and control accounts, and administers customer account collections. This position also makes recommendations for process improvements within accounts receivable areas. This is essential for ensuring effective, efficient, and accurate financial operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Processes accounts receivable and revenue collection functions, including preparing, printing and posting invoices, following up on outstanding invoices and administering collection contact.
• Performs transaction processing related to accounts receivable payments, revenue collection, and bank deposits.
• Administers online payment processes with customers, resolving any associated problems or reconciliation.
• Manages and records monthly customer discount programs: co-operative discounts, freight discounts, advertising allowances and defective allowance discounts.
• Performs all transaction processing related to company accounts receivable system, responsible for the proper coding of such transactions.
• Responsible for reconciliation of commission statements for our outside representatives.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of all accounts receivable databases and files, researching and resolving all discrepancies.
• Processes credit applications for prospective customers, updating credit information on customer accounts.
• Provides management with accounts receivable aging reports and status updates for collection efforts.
• Reconciles company managed credit card program.
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized, able to efficiently meet deadlines and goals.
• Excellent communication skills are a must, with customer service focus.
• Must possess needed oral comprehension and listening skills to communicate with customers and employees effectively.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work effectively during times of organization stress, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.

Requirements:

• Regular and timely attendance at workplace.
• Interaction with computers with proficient skill; use of telephones, ability to operate an adding machine and printer.
• Demonstrate proficiency in observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Excellent communication skills with supervisors, peers, customers, vendors, and external professionals.
• This position requires a great deal of interaction with various departments within the company so effective relationships must be maintained.
• Proficient abilities of documentation and recording of information.
• Proficient conflict resolution communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data or information for recommendations toward next steps.
• Must be able to stand for regularly required periods of time, regularly able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location