Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our Values of honesty, respect, responsibility, discipline, collaboration, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness are deeply intertwined with our culture, fostering an environment where integrity and mutual support thrive, and innovative solutions are encouraged. 

Position Overview:

American Outdoor Brands is looking for an individual who is motivated, able to multitask, meet daily deadlines and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

The AR Specialist will be responsible for managing accounts, posting daily cash, working with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.

 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain assigned accounts

• Send statements of accounts to customers in a timely manner

• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries daily

• Research and resolve payment discrepancies 

• Manage accurate customer accounts by reviewing deductions and open invoices

• Interact daily with customers via phone, and email

• Interact with Order Management and Sales Team 

• Process A/R adjustments and customer refunds

• Apply cash received to customer accounts received through a Lock Box, ACH, Wires or Credit Card

• Apply credit memos and discounts to customer accounts ensuring appropriate approvals are received

• Reconciles applied cash with General Ledger

• Limited general ledger data entry

• Other duties as assigned

 

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

 

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred 

• 3-5 years of Accounts Receivable experience

 

Competencies and Skills: 

• Team-oriented 

• Solid communication and analytical skills 

• Familiarity and willingness to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Ability to work well with others at all levels within the organization

• Ability to multi-task and focus on details

• Proficiency in data entry systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

• Familiarity with SAP and Sage are a plus

 

Physical Demands: 

• Continuous: sitting

• Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.

• Occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds

 

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Office environment 

 

American Outdoor Brands (and its affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, application for military service, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Candidates must possess proper authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, to possess technical data as defined in the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120. 10.