Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistProvide financial, administrative, and clerical support for one or more Shared Services companies by ensuring payments for goods and services are received, transactions are properly recorded by posting receipts and discrepancies are solved according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. This position requires a high level of analytical skills, researching, communicating, planning, and processing independently with confidence and decision making daily.Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Run and review accounts receivable aging report regularly to identify and address outstanding accountsAble to effectively communicate; verbal, listening and written skillsAs a key contact for assigned accounts we require an ability to establish and cultivate relationships with wholesalers, vendors, internal and external customers.In this role you will be the key contact and driver with establishing workflows, creating contacts with wholesalers and business partners, creating point of contact data base, and keeping it updated, creating, and documenting a user manual for this role.Technically proficient to navigate and process in company portalsAttending weekly meetings, able to give complete status updates on accounts and status updatesUpdating complex excel reports daily and keeping management updatedResolve valid or authorized deductions by booking adjusting entriesVerify customer payment deductions and contact to resolve any discrepanciesEmail statements and collect on accounts by sending overdue invoices and communicating with customers as neededReview bank transactions daily. Post customer payments to the appropriate general ledger accounts by recording check batches, credit card transactions and electronic transfers in the accounting softwareReconcile the receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly postedResolve collections by proposing and executing customer payment plans, reviewing payment history and credit lines. Work with credit collections company as neededInvestigate account discrepancies by obtaining and reviewing information from sales, customer service departments and customersRespond to and assist with internal requests from the sales, customer service and other teamsRespond to and assist with external requests from customers in a professional and timely mannerGenerate monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activityPrepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered as neededProtect organization's value by keeping information confidentialAssist with periodic third party audits, providing supporting documentationEnsure accurate and complete customer information is maintained in the ERPIdentify inefficiencies and propose solutionsAdditional ad hoc tasks and projects as assignedYou possess the following qualifications, background and abilities:High School Diploma or GED requiredAssociates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred5 years of accounts receivable experienceTechnically skilled to operate in multiple ERP and various systemsKnowledge of general accounting principlesProficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft WordAnalytical skills, In-depth organization and decision makingFlexibility to assist any of the companies supported by the Shared Services teamHigh degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentialityExcellent data entry skillsEffective verbal, listening and written communication skillsFagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment which supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet