Account Receivable Associate

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM We have one job: To keep American workers safe NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready? Reports To: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager Direct Reports: None FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time Pay Range: $21-$24 Position Overview Follow procedures to ensure timely and accurate Accounts Receivable processing to meet Company defined targets Essential Job Functions Complete timely and accurate Customer invoice billings, ensuring proper billing information and distribution Work closely with Customers to provide additional supporting documentation that may be needed to facilitate incoming payments Process credit card pre-authorizations Work closely with Customer Service and Shipping Departments to resolve invoice billing discrepancies Process credit invoice billings for RGAs / RMAs Proactively research invoice billing issues, recognizing repeated issues, perform root cause analysis and work with appropriate Customers and internal partners to resolve them Perform daily Customer account analysis and collection activity Review and research Customer accounts and communicate with Customers to resolve open issues and discrepancies Review and research delinquent Customer accounts, taking timely and appropriate actions Contact Customers concerning delinquent accounts to resolve issues and secure payment arrangements; ensure Customer follow through on payment arrangements Communicate effectively with Customers, Sales Team and Upper Management, if necessary, on account status and future sales order holds when delinquent accounts remain unpaid Manage Accounts Receivable write-offs and third-party collection activity Apply all incoming payments Apply incoming Customer payments including checks, wires, ACH and credit cards to Customer invoices Research, resolve and provide timely follow up on deductions and short payments taken on invoices paid Manage and maintain accurate and complete Customer files Support the accounting and reconciliation of Customer Accounts Receivable balances, rebate programs and Intercompany transactions Customer maintenance and credit management Manage and process new Customer credit applications and reference checks Collect all necessary documentation to determine credit worthiness and establish Customer credit limit Periodically review all Customer credit limits and payment terms, making any necessary changes based upon sales history, payment history and credit worthiness Provide excellent service to Customers and internal partners Maintain effective working relationships with Customers and internal partners to ensure Customer disputes are resolved appropriately and timely Exhibit strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards Customers and internal partners Ensure timely responses to Customer and internal partners inquiries Serve as the Primary back-up to other Accounting Associate(s) as necessary; other duties as needed Non-Essential Job Functions Miscellaneous projects as required. Training Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes Qualifications Education & Certifications: Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field preferred. Experience: 1-5 years’ previous work experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable, collections and billings in a high volume environment. Key Competencies Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, ability to manage high volume activity, initiative, teamwork and cooperation Physical Requirements Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual workstation, heavy computer work Working Conditions Temperature-regulated office environment EEO Statement National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law. Benefits we offer Medical HSA Plan Dental Voluntary Vision Voluntary Long-Term Disability Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance Voluntary Legal Insurance 401K Plan with Company Match Company Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Bereavement Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time #J-18808-Ljbffr National Safety Apparel