What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at CellGate Access Control Systems?
Job description:
We're seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage collections, customer payment follow-up, and billing reconciliation. This role requires strong interpersonal communication skills and a hands-on approach to reducing outstanding balances and improving cash flow.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Analyzing aging reports and prioritizing collection efforts to improve DSO and CEI metrics
- Proactive outbound calling to customers regarding past due accounts (60 calls daily)
- Maintaining detailed collection notes and customer communication records
- Working in SAGE 100 or similar accounting software for invoice management
- Collaborating with sales and operations teams to resolve customer issues
- Processing payments, applying cash receipts, and reconciling customer accounts
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
Skills
- Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Credit and collection experience preferred.
Ability to Commute:
- Carrollton, TX 75006 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carrollton, TX 75006: Relocate before starting work (Required)