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KEEP THE NUMBERS BALANCED - AND BUSINESS THRIVING!
Tentamus North America is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join our finance team at Analytical Food Laboratories in Grand Prairie, TX! You're the one who keeps the cashflow flowing - making sure invoices go out on time, payments come in smoothly, and every cent finds its proper place. Without you, things get stuck. With you? We stay strong, steady, and growing.
If you love digging into the details, have a knack for spotting discrepancies before they become problems, and get a little thrill from a perfectly reconciled account, this is your cue: Apply today!
What You'll Do
As the Accounts Receivable Specialist II, you'll process invoices insuring accurate data and pricing, post cash receipts including processing check deposits and ACH transfers, process new client credit applications; in conjunction with the Controller establish credit lines and payment terms for new and existing customers based on collected data, application results, and credit reporting. Other duties include:
This is a full–time, M –F, onsite position. This position is based at Analytical Food Laboratories in Grand Prairie, Texas. Applicants must be able to work on-site and reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the onsite location.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship, and hold an AS/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred (or equivalent work experience).
Other Qualifications Include
Annual Salary between $50,000 - $60,000, and in addition we offer comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, HSA, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) Employee Assistance Program, PTO, and a matching 401k!
About Tentamus
Labs for Life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in the Americas and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.
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Tentamus North America is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join our finance team at Analytical Food Laboratories in Grand Prairie, TX! You're the one who keeps the cashflow flowing - making sure invoices go out on time, payments come in smoothly, and every cent finds its proper place. Without you, things get stuck. With you? We stay strong, steady, and growing.
If you love digging into the details, have a knack for spotting discrepancies before they become problems, and get a little thrill from a perfectly reconciled account, this is your cue: Apply today!
What You'll Do
As the Accounts Receivable Specialist II, you'll process invoices insuring accurate data and pricing, post cash receipts including processing check deposits and ACH transfers, process new client credit applications; in conjunction with the Controller establish credit lines and payment terms for new and existing customers based on collected data, application results, and credit reporting. Other duties include:
- Process invoices on a scheduled and on-demand basis.
- Maintain and document accurate customer Accounts Receivable files.
- Research and post cash receipt data and credit card transactions; verify deposits against daily bank activity.
- Generate and distribute monthly customer statements.
- Research and resolve Accounts Receivable discrepancies with customers; investigate and correct misapplied payments/credits.
- Provide special reports reflecting the status of customer accounts as requested.
- Review delinquent accounts, initiate collection actions, and follow the internal collection process in collaboration with the Controller.
- Document and resolve customer account discrepancies; negotiate payment plans and ensure accuracy in the Accounts Receivable system.
- Reconcile customer deposit accounts, apply deposits, and research outstanding balances.
- Process credit and debit memos as needed.
- Partner with multiple departments on issues related to Accounts Receivable.
- Balance Sheet accounts reconciled monthly with documented justifications for balances.
- Past-due percentage maintained to company objectives.
- Bad debt is limited to target levels (reviewed and revised annually).
This is a full–time, M –F, onsite position. This position is based at Analytical Food Laboratories in Grand Prairie, Texas. Applicants must be able to work on-site and reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the onsite location.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship, and hold an AS/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred (or equivalent work experience).
Other Qualifications Include
- 3–5 years of hands-on Accounts Receivable and collections experience, preferably in a high-volume business to business environment.
- Experience reconciling Balance Sheet accounts and handling customer transactions.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations).
- Familiarity with credit reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for handling customer collections.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving skills to research and resolve account discrepancies.
Annual Salary between $50,000 - $60,000, and in addition we offer comprehensive and low-cost benefit plans (medical, HSA, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) Employee Assistance Program, PTO, and a matching 401k!
About Tentamus
Labs for Life®. We are a global network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in the Americas and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service-oriented professionals.
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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000