What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at PACIFIC ELECTRIC?
AR Specialist
Job Summary
Pacific Electric has an immediate opening for a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist with SAP experience. This position requires an enthusiastic quick learner, a problem solver, with strong math and reconciliation skills, and a positive attitude. The AR Specialist will also be working directly with the Controller to ensure all tasks are performed in a timely manner and within the parameters of the procedures set in place.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person: Ability to commute/relocate: Corona, CA. NO remote work
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Duties and Responsibilities:
New Customer Set-Up:
- Creating new accounts and profiles for new customers, gathering essential information and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience to foster a positive relationship and long-term loyalty.
- Process credit applications and verifying credit information from applicants to help determine credit worthiness.
- Consult with the Controller or other appropriate personnel.
Invoicing and Payment Processing:
- Generate and issuing invoices to customers in a timely manner.
- Monitoring and recording incoming payments to customer accounts accurately.
- Verify the accuracy of billing data and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Work with customer service to resolve discrepancies as they arise.
Collection and Follow-up:
- Following up with customers on outstanding payments.
- Ensure timely payment of outstanding receivables to improve cash flow.
- Handling customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
- Resolving billing and payment disputes.
- Negotiate payment plans and terms with clients as necessary.
Record Keeping and Reconciliation:
- Maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger.
- Preparing and distributing accounts receivable reports.
Assist in Financial Recordkeeping:
- Assisting with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
Ad Hoc Tasks
- Provide assistance on special projects and tasks as directed by the Controller.
Required Qualifications
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to negotiate as needed
- Ability to calculate and manage accounting figures
- Basic understanding of accounting principles with proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- At least two years of experience in accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, or accountant
- Strongly prefer construction or manufacturing experience.
Company Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D (100% company paid for employee)
- Two 401K retirement benefit options.
- Company donation match program.
- Anniversary program
- Employee referral program
- Educational Assistance program
- Vacation, sick, paid Holidays, floater day
Salary : $28 - $30