What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Impel?
About Impel
We're harnessing the power of AI to transform automotive retailing, one of the largest segments of the global economy, and we've become one of the largest vertical AI companies in the world. Our industry-leading Automotive AI Operating System helps retailers and OEMs unify the entire customer journey--fueling faster decisions, deeper connections, and measurable impact at every step along the way. To date, we've delivered 34 billion shopper interactions, influencing more than $8 billion in Sales and Service revenue across 51 countries. To learn more about Impel, visit impel.ai.
Our Values
Relationships - At the heart of everything we do are the connections we build with customers, colleagues, and communities--rooted in trust, and strengthened through collaboration.
Results - We believe every innovation should be purposeful, every challenge met with strategy, and every outcome drives lasting measurable success.
Inventiveness - We don't just adapt to change; we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires us to take bold action--pushing boundaries and constantly reimagining what's possible at every turn.
Grit - We have a relentless drive to push forward, overcome obstacles, and seek out new ideas with ambition, energy, and passion--no matter what roadblocks we may encounter.
Job Summary And Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role will support the billing, credit, and collections functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and efficient reconciliation of customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills to analyze data, track trends, and support process improvements.
We're harnessing the power of AI to transform automotive retailing, one of the largest segments of the global economy, and we've become one of the largest vertical AI companies in the world. Our industry-leading Automotive AI Operating System helps retailers and OEMs unify the entire customer journey--fueling faster decisions, deeper connections, and measurable impact at every step along the way. To date, we've delivered 34 billion shopper interactions, influencing more than $8 billion in Sales and Service revenue across 51 countries. To learn more about Impel, visit impel.ai.
Our Values
Relationships - At the heart of everything we do are the connections we build with customers, colleagues, and communities--rooted in trust, and strengthened through collaboration.
Results - We believe every innovation should be purposeful, every challenge met with strategy, and every outcome drives lasting measurable success.
Inventiveness - We don't just adapt to change; we embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires us to take bold action--pushing boundaries and constantly reimagining what's possible at every turn.
Grit - We have a relentless drive to push forward, overcome obstacles, and seek out new ideas with ambition, energy, and passion--no matter what roadblocks we may encounter.
Job Summary And Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role will support the billing, credit, and collections functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and efficient reconciliation of customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills to analyze data, track trends, and support process improvements.
- Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
- Reconcile accounts to ensure all payments and credits are applied correctly.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in billing and payments.
- Apply customer payments to accounts, ensuring accurate records in the system.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts to reduce DSO.
- Work closely with customers to resolve payment delays and disputes.
- Support credit reviews and approvals for new and existing customers.
- Assist in evaluating credit limits and payment terms based on financial data.
- Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards for AR metrics (aging reports, collection effectiveness, disputed invoices, etc.).
- Utilize pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas to analyze large data sets.
- Support month-end closing activities with accurate AR reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Billing, Sales, and Finance teams to address customer concerns.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- 2-5 years of Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Credit & Collections experience.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, data analysis, macros a plus).
- Experience with AR software (Sage Intaact)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.