What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Boston Retail Solutions?
BRS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented AR Specialist to join our accounting team. You will be a key player in ensuring the financial health of our organization by managing the timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and account reconciliations. This is a high-volume role designed for a professional who is not only technically proficient but also highly engaged and eager to grow their career within our company.
Responsibilities - In this role, you will drive productivity within the billing department by executing the following:
Responsibilities - In this role, you will drive productivity within the billing department by executing the following:
- Invoicing & Documentation: End-to-end processing of customer invoicing and collaboration with Account Managers, Project Managers, and customers to secure necessary Purchase Orders.
- Account Reconciliation & Collections: Resolve invoicing discrepancies and manage complex customer account reconciliations. Proactively manage customer collections by following up on past-due accounts to ensure timely payment and minimize delinquency.
- Payment & Waiver Management: Handle customer payment applications and the processing of customer waivers with precision.
- Portal Management: Manage customer portal uploads, including routine reconciliations and necessary data corrections.
- Relationship Management: Maintain professional, high-quality relationships with all customers and internal business partners to facilitate smooth financial operations.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Software Savvy: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is a must) and Google Suite.
- Accounting Knowledge: A solid understanding of standard accounting procedures and AR best practices.
- Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships.
- Precision: Exceptional data entry skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- Critical Thinking: The ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and think critically to solve billing hurdles.
- Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Experience: A minimum of Five (3) years of dedicated invoicing or Accounts Receivable (AR) experience is required.
- Education: An Associate or Bachelor’s degree with accounting coursework is strongly preferred.