What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist position at Adventure Ready Brands?
Location: Kalispell MT – Hybrid option available
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist will manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including ad hoc billing and credit memos, high-level collections, and cash applications. They are responsible for analyzing AR aging’s, resolving disputes, and supporting month-end close.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Monitors all major bank accounts for funds received. Posts all accounts receivable payments to ERP.
- Processes credit card payments and submits batches to processors.
- Resolves credit balances and customer account payment issues. Investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, short payments, and customer disputes.
- Completes New Customer Set ups and establishes and maintains credit limits and credit terms on new and existing customers.
- Evaluates orders placed on credit hold, analyzes overdue accounts, and aggressively pursues collection of cash.
- Works with customers to create efficiency and automation in the payment process (e.g., ACH, B2B Portal, etc.).
- Supports Assistant Controller as needed
- Works with other departments to resolve issues
- Other duties as assigned
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
At Adventure Ready Brands we pride ourselves on exhibiting quality in all we do. We are built upon core values that cultivate a culture of growth focused on results, customer satisfaction, leadership, innovation and initiative, as well as communication and teamwork.
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, FSA, HSA, Supplemental Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401k with matching program, paid maternity and parental leave, as well as company paid Short Term Disability, a company paid Life Insurance policy. At ARB, we provide weekends off, Paid Time Off after 90 days, paid holidays after 30 days, and a work environment with a hardworking, dedicated, and friendly staff!
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable practices and principles
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles
- Knowledge of Microsoft Navision Software beneficial
- Very strong math skills
- Strong computer and data entry skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel)
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong Organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills