What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist I position at Coop Shared Services, LLC?
The position of Accounts Receivable Specialist I is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. This position is responsible for AR payment posting, posting AR adjustments, AR account reconciliations and assisting with other department tasks as assigned.
Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.
- Process and post daily AR payments.
- Answer customer calls regarding questions about the customer’s account.
- Assist in resolving customer issues related to their accounts.
- Update customer account data.
- Answer general credit inquiries.
- Process and enter adjustments to customers’ accounts.
- Assist with monthly customer statement process.
- Reconcile customer account balances and payments.
- Work on special projects as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:
- 2 years of accounting or A/R related experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have strong work ethics.
- Must be well organized and a self-starter.
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and 10-key.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.