Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist provides clerical and administrative support to the Accounting department. This position is primarily responsible for processing and applying customer payments, supporting daily billing activities, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and assisting with credit and collection activities. The position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Process and apply customer payments received by check, ACH, wire transfer, and credit card to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices.
• Contact customers regarding overdue balances and assist with assigned collection activities.
• Maintain accurate customer account information and research payment discrepancies or account-related issues.
• Verify accounts receivable and cash control sheets daily, including all associated spreadsheets.
• Research, prepare, and distribute return authorizations (RAs), as required.
• Process customer credit card transactions.
• Complete daily customer shipment closings and billing activities.
• Print and distribute invoices and related reports, as required.
• Prepare customs documentation and other required paperwork for international shipments.
• Upload accounts receivable invoices to customer portals, as necessary.
• Assist with account reconciliations and accounts payable processing.
• Perform filing, data entry, and other clerical accounting duties.
• Cross-train on additional Accounting department responsibilities and provide team coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Previous accounts receivable, cash application, bookkeeping, or related clerical accounting experience preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant education, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain financial data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage routine tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful but not required.
• Experience with Syteline or another ERP/accounting system is a plus.

Training and Requirements

• Complete all required company orientation and general safety training.
• Complete department-specific training on accounts receivable procedures, customer accounts, reporting, and Syteline.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a seated position and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive computer and data-entry tasks.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is performed in a professional office environment.
• Regular use of computers, phones, printers, and other standard office equipment.
• Regular exposure to typical office noise and activity.

Work Hours:

7:30 AM - 4:45 PM; Monday - Thursday. 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Friday.

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $28.00 hourly

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodations.