Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Reports To: Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Location: Clover, SC

Position Overview:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will ensure that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. This position is responsible for managing all communications relating to invoices and incoming bills and may work with Accounts Payable Specialists to balance company financial records.

Key Abilities for Position Success:

Building Collaborative Relationships: Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes “win-win” relationships as opposed to “us versus them” relationships.

Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Collaborates with the Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, preferred.
• At least three years of related experience is required.
• Preferably experience with SAGE 300.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculators, and copiers.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong sense of integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions, and communicate ideas.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May occasionally lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• May occasionally be exposed to noise, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.