Jr. Accounts Receivable Associate

Job Title

Responsible for managing the company's incoming payments by ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring customer accounts and processing payments. Critical in maintaining positive cash flow and strong customer relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply cash and credit card payments from customers
• Generate and mail customer statements
• Contact customers with past due balances
• Professionally communicate with customers via phone and email
• Assist with data entry for vendor promotions
• Assist with answering phone calls for our Virginia location
• Assist with month-end closing and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent: some accounting or finance coursework preferred.

At least 1 year of A/R posting and collection experience is required

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook – intermediate level)

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of general accounting procedures

Knowledge of relevant accounting software

Proficient in data entry and management

Knowledge of "back-office" computer systems (ERP software)

Working knowledge of office equipment

Must be team-oriented, but be able to work independently

Maintains a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers

Working Conditions

Typical office (cubicle) environment

Position spends the majority of time sitting

May be exposed to cold temperatures in a warehouse environment, as necessary

Heavy computer and software applications use

Ability to move up to 50 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop, stand and twist

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Monday through Friday

Pay

$18.00/hr to start

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance and AD&D paid for by the company
• Supplemental life insurance
• FSA/HSA
• AFLAC Benefits
• 401(k) with a match

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.