Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for credit and collections of customer accounts. This would also include billing, researching discrepancies, setting up new accounts, processing credit cards and cash application and adjustments. This position requires attention to detail, reconciliation skills, and strong follow-up, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is preferred as there will be high volume use of telephone and/or email. Candidate should be technically inclined with strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office programs. Ideal candidate will have previous collections experience and proven ability to handle credit and collections of assigned accounts. This is a full-time position, M F. 8:00 am 5:00 pm.

• Collection of past due invoices on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate records of call logs and review of AR aging.
• Reconcile customer accounts, process credit card payments, or perform adjustments.
• Communicate well between departments or with management on customer accounts.
• Setting up new accounts and reviewing credit worthiness of new or existing customers.
• Assist with running the reports, special projects, or serve as backup for other AR tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field is preferred with a minimum of 3 years' credit and collections experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have previous experience in high volume collections.
• Strong communication skills; easy to work with; team-oriented individual.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with high-volume collections.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience with using an ERP system and utilizing several tools for research.
• Good reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and accounts preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Understand accounting principles.
• Must have strong, professional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write and communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group situations as well as with customers, clients, and other groups of individuals.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual needs to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Exposure or working knowledge of Prophet21 a plus.
• Must be a team player and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth environment. Incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability and motivation to work collaboratively in a team environment across regions and functions as well as working independently with minimal oversight. Willingness to grow, adapt and develop along with the ability to be flexible and accommodating.
• Must have a strong desire to provide high satisfaction levels to internal and external customers.
• Must be able to pass a background screen that includes a credit check component.