What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at oxygenservicecompany?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply payments to accounts (lockbox, check, credit card, and ach) for all locations.
- Reconcile and maintain deposit registers for all locations.
- Balance daily till & petty cash.
- Set up COD customers for all locations.
- Research and respond to all Accounts Receivable inquiries in prompt manner.
- Process customer credit card payments and complete the reconciliations.
- Document and record prepayments and downpayments ensure they are applied correctly to the customer’s account.
- Process warranty credits, adjustments and account refunds.
- Communicate with customers regarding past due amounts and negotiate for payment as needed.
- Follow up on duplicate payments, overpayments and short pays. Ensure these are resolved and accounts are customer accounts are correct, follow up with customers as needed.
- Process returned checks and follow up for repayments.
- Answer telephone and direct calls/take messages and route to personnel.
- Review Accounts Receivable aging report on a weekly basis and report collection progress via credit dashboard to Controller & CFO.
- Create new ship to’s for customer accounts, maintain customer account changes, and ensure they are updated accurately.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations and support.
- Research data as requested.
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Accounting degree preferred, 3-5 years of previous office experience with an emphasis in bookkeeping preferred, 1-2 years accounts receivable experience desired.
- Knowledge of general credit principles, accounts receivable processes, and industry norms.
- Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are helpful.
- Mathematical skills for balancing or compiling figures and calculating financial ratios.
- Must be a team player with good communication and work well with others.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience.
- Demonstrate professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to adjust and interact with all levels of personnel.
- Must be multitask oriented, organized, have high attention to detail, set priorities and meet deadlines and take pride in one’s work.
Who is OSC?
OSC is an industrial distribution company that has been providing solutions for our customer’s gas, welding and automation needs since 1959. We are based in Minnesota with multiple locations that serve businesses within MN, WI, ND, SD, and IA. We have a unique culture that creates accountability and fosters engagement amongst our employees. All of us share consistent values of honesty and integrity that are exhibited through the company’s core values. Join our team to be a part of an organization that is focused on serving its customers and employees!
Why Work for OSC!
OSC offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package from health insurance to employee fun and activities. Some of the unique benefit offerings include Retirement – 401(k), Community Connection, Health Benefits, Wellness Program, Career & Education Development, Company Involvement and much more!
OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, traits associated with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
The hourly range for this position is $23/hour - $27/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity.
Salary : $23 - $27