Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist (Immediate Need)

Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract opportunity for our client, a well-known reputable provider of transportation and logistics within the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will primarily focus on accounts receivable, working closely with customers to ensure timely processing of payments..

 Accounts Receivable Specialist Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage all collection efforts on behalf of the company. For example, initiate collections via phone or email and remind delinquent accounts of open balances; notify customers of insufficient payments and send monthly statements with the goal of optimizing the companyís cash receipts and minimizing bad debt losses.
• Monitor customer account detail for non-payment, delayed payments and other  irregularities
• Resolve account discrepancies using various techniques such as by investigating and reviewing supporting documentation
• Elevate the resolution of delinquent accounts within the customerís organization and seek assistance from the business development and program management team where considered necessary
• Update customer contact information for collection efforts, as needed and provide thorough documentation of customer interaction in NetSuite
• Reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger and resolve any differences
• Provide accurate aging reports as requested by senior management
• Manage the credit application process for all new clients and ensure proper set up before payment terms are established
• Assists to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Respond to credit card company for chargebacks in a timely manner
• Assist with cash application for payments received from customers in timely manner
• Assist with schedules for SEC quarterly review and annual audits and SOX compliance
• Responds to inquiries from the management, CFO and Controller, special reporting requests and the like.
• Support Controller with special projects and development and implementation of new procedures to enhance workflow improvements for the department
• Assist with financial analysis reports, as needed
• Any other special projects assigned
• Identify and implement improvements to collections process and other related procedures

Accounts Receivable Specialist Skills and Experience:  

• Bachelorís degree in finance/accounting preferred; Associates degree required
• 3-5 years experience in collections and chargebacks
• Working knowledge of Netsuite a plus
• Proficiency in fair credit practices and accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Office including Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills