Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, driving collection efforts, and resolving complex customer issues related to billing, pricing, cylinder discrepancies, and cash applications. The CXR acts as a vital consultant who identifies credit risks, maintains high-level internal partnerships, and ensures customer relationships remain strong and productive. Collection efforts are time-sensitive, requiring excellent skills in organization, time management, and critical thinking.

This position has a hybrid work arrangement with scheduled days in the office combined with days available to work from home, after initial training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management & Collections

• Prioritize your portfolio to maximize collection benefits and secure timely remittances.
• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices and obtain future payment information.
• Identify account risks, spot AR trends, and monitor for indicators of delinquency.
• Perform routine reviews and releases of sales orders throughout the day.

Problem Solving & Dispute Resolution

• Identify errors and discrepancies on customers’ accounts.
• Create, investigate, and resolve disputes from initiation to final resolution.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, billing, cylinder assets, and cash applications.
• Research complex account issues to achieve a thorough understanding of data and trends.

Strategic Collaboration & Escalation

• Maintain quality relationships with branch managers, account managers, district managers, AVPs, National Account Managers and MSVPs. These relationships are critical to collection efforts.
• Involve collections managers when possible and keep them informed of issues at all times.
• Recognize significant credit risks and escalate significant matters to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and up.
• Utilize customer service skills at all times to ensure collections efforts do not impair customer relationships.

Administration & Documentation

• Maintain meticulous records of all conversations, emails, and follow-up actions. Organize documentation to facilitate follow-up efforts.
• Take "extreme ownership" of account maintenance, including handling undeliverable mail and updating account details.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas:
• • Credit & Collections analytics
  • Financial or operational reporting
  • Business or data analytics in a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated experience creating recurring and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical insights for leadership.
• Hands-on experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable business insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams, including Credit, Collections, Customer Service, Finance, or Sales.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.

Preferred Education (if different):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or Engineering-related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
• Working knowledge of Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Ability to learn, own, and act as a super user for operational and analytical systems (e.g., HighRadius or similar platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level presentations and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support end users on tools, processes, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Project-oriented mindset with the ability to support and lead initiatives from concept through execution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment.

\nCompany Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.

As a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.

Company Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.\r\n\r\nAs a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.