Accounts Receivable Specialist

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing industry leader with a collaborative corporate accounting environment. Known for maintaining high standards of financial operations, this organization provides a stable and professional workplace where team members can thrive and support various branch locations. They are currently expanding and looking to add an Accounts Receivable Specialist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$24/hr - $26/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our client's Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate application of cash receipts to customer accounts and providing comprehensive support across the accounting department.

Responsibilities Of The Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Accurately record and apply cash receipts, including checks, credit cards, and EFT payments, to customer accounts within the ERP system.
• Leverage customer remittance advice and information from branch and credit departments to correctly match cash applications to invoices.
• Record and apply net funding settlements received from manufacturers.
• Retrieve daily transaction activity directly from bank and merchant services websites.
• Post daily journal entries to ensure incoming payments are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Conduct daily general ledger reconciliations for all accounts receivable accounts.
• Maintain clean and organized electronic supporting documentation for every accounts receivable transaction.
• Record customer sales tax exemptions and maintain up-to-date compliance documentation.
• Maintain customer accounts by processing necessary adjustments as requested.
• Collaborate closely with the Credit department, Finance Managers, and branch personnel to guarantee proper cash receipt posting.
• Compile and provide necessary supporting documents for annual financial statement audits.
• Monitor and reply to inquiries coming into the general AR email inbox.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support the corporate accounting department.

Required Experience/Skills For The Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strict adherence to maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
• Highly organized work habits.
• Solid foundational knowledge of standard accounting procedures.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP software systems.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience utilizing PDF editing programs and managing electronic documentation systems.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Accounts Receivable Specialist

• 2+ years of dedicated professional experience in high-volume corporate cash applications.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).