What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Provost & Pritchard?
Provost & Pritchard is seeking a motivated, self-starter to process all aspects of accounts receivable accounting function for the company!
Duties:
- Collections:Monitor and manage accounts receivable to minimize overdue accounts and improve cash flow. Work closely with Project Managers on client collections and conduct follow-ups on outstanding payments.
- Payment Processing:Process client payments via check, ACH, and credit card, ensuring accurate application to the correct accounts on a daily basis.
- Account Reconciliation:Regularly reconcile accounts receivable records and address any discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting:Generate and analyze accounts receivable reports to provide insights into cash flow and aging accounts.
- Customer Service:Address client inquiries and concerns related to billing, payment status, and account details with professionalism and accuracy.
- Bad Debt Management:Process accounts receivable write-offs as needed.
- Statements:Generate and distribute monthly statements to clients.
- Employee Expenses:Review submitted expenses for proper documentation and approval, prepare for final approval, and process for payment EFT offload.
- Petty Cash:Manage petty cash collection, distribution, and reconciliation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable or a related finance role, preferably within the engineering or architectural sectors.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus) and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial documentation and data entry.