Position Summary and Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to ensure prompt and accurate application of all customer payments to A/R accounts and collaborate with appropriate BEK personnel to maintain accuracy of customer accounts. · Post customer remittances, using various methods (including interfaces and exception-based processing) from numerous sources to A/R. · Perform maintenance on Accounts Receivable as requested by Credit Department, Controllers, and/or Shared Services management. · Research and correct previous posting errors. · Process refunds for credit balances on inactive customer accounts. · Balance the interface between BEK systems and A/R, researching and resolving any variances. · Must manage time to meet posting deadlines throughout the day to adhere to the department’s Service Level Agreements to the credit departments and divisions. · Complete accounting and credit-supporting administrative functions to ensure records and statements are adequately maintained. · Scan and index remittance and other support for each individual deposit in appropriate imaging system. · Coordinate with Shared Services management to ensure accurate and timely cut-off for application of money and requested maintenance at month-end. · Act as a liaison to BEK operating divisions and customers to field questions and requests. · Other tasks and duties as required by the needs of the business or Shared Services Manager and/or Supervisor. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers · Strong attention to detail and organization · Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, 10 key by touch) · Must be able to handle a high volume of work under pressure to meet deadlines · Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications · Ability to adapt to changes in processes · Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices · Ability to manage individual performance to meet established guidelines and metrics · High School Diploma. 1 or more years of post-secondary education in Accounting or related field strongly preferred Physical Requirements: · Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. · Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards · Position consists of general office duties including sitting, standing, walking, filing, and typing. · Occasional lifting may be required.