Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Impact 

Provide financial, and various accounting related duties to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of assigned accounts  

Essential job functions     

· Maintain Accounts Receivable customer files and records including approved customer credit line where applicable     

· Establish and cultivate a strong relationship with customers to ensure timely payments and accurate claims  

· Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities. Communicate large or unusual claims to A/R Manager for follow-up     

· Perform timely collection calls for past due accounts and outstanding AR claims      

· Review customer orders over approved credit line and release new orders for shipment or deny the order based on knowledge of customer’s status      

· Generate and send out invoices     

· Provide backup support and oversight for cash application     

· Complete reporting activities according to specific deadlines     

· Perform account reconciliations     

· Follow established procedures for processing cash receipts  

· Process credit card payments 

· Investigate and resolve customer inquiries 

· Assist with weekly and month-end closing 

· Obtain approval to issue credit memo’s to clear claims for uncollectible amounts 

· Provide general accounting backup support to the Finance Team   

Qualifications    

· Associates degree in Accounting  

· 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience     

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel      

· Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing major retail customers preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

· Strong teamwork focus with ability to work independently on assigned tasks    

Behavioral attributes  

· Ability to work independently in the absence of immediate supervision     

· A commitment to self-improvement     

· The ability to embrace and continually adapt to change     

· A positive attitude even when unexpected challenges arise     

· A willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for achieving personal and team results

Disclaimer 

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.