Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistWood Dale, IL$24-29/hourFrom design to delivery, Optimas integrates fastener manufacturing and distribution for greater inventory certainty, consistent quality, and a lower cost of ownership.Fuel your passion with a career at Optimas. Become part of a team of diverse thinkers and doers who make a daily impact on our customers. We're always looking for talented, self-motivated, smart and resourceful team members. And we're committed to developing, supporting and driving your success.Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:TeamworkHonestyRespectExcellenceAccountabilityDrivePosition Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and support all aspects of accounts receivable, ensuring all deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy.Areas of impact:Process customer data updates in NetSuite requested by customer and sales team. Ensure information is accurate and complete with supporting documentation is on fileMaintain accurate and orderly customer records and filesProcess manual invoices as necessaryReview processed invoices for accuracy and enter debit and/or credit memos as approved.Apply customer payments timelyReconcile customer payments vs customer invoices and investigate variancesResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies to identify root cause for corrective actionMonitor customer's ageing reports consistently for trends and variances needing resolutionDocument collection status and activity on outstanding customer invoicesKey Competencies:Detail orientedAbility to follow-through on tasks and objectivesStrong organizational skills and communication skillsProactive and solutions-orientedAbility to work harmoniously and effectively with othersQualifications:Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experienceMinimum of 1 year of accounts receivable experience preferably in a manufacturing environmentExperience in NetSuite and/or Epicor ERP systems preferredProficiency with Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of invoice generation, invoice collection, and customer management best practicesEqual Opportunity Employer: Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.