What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at SALSON LOGISTICS INC?
Position Description: Overview
The accounts payable and receivable clerk is responsible for keeping that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. The accounts payable & receivable will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.
Responsibilities
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
- Pays invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
- Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges, and refunds, and preparing and mailing invoices.
- Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments.
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
- Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
- Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments and adjustments.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups.
- Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in related field a plus
- Expert-level experience using productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite
- Minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable or collections
- Experience in driving process improvement
- Familiarity with industry-standard accounting software, such as MS Great Plains