Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistThank you for your interest in joining W.C. Bradley Co.! We're excited you're here. Our application system is intuitive and easy to use, and we look forward to learning more about you as you complete your profile and submit your application. Good luck, and thank you again for applying!Job Summary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the company's overall cash inflow, and ensuring accounts receivable and cash balances are accurate at all times. They will take an active role in improving related processes and systems and being a collaborative partner to our internal and external customers. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will need to be able to take ownership, work independently, dive into the details, and monitor cash applications metrics.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure all customer payments (credit cards, electronically transferred funds, and lockbox) are processed and posted in a timely and accurate mannerGenerate and send out invoices, payment reminders, and account statements to customersMonitor and track unapplied cash and work with stakeholders to resolve application issues in a timely mannerRespond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding payments received and cash applications in a timely mannerMonitor accounts for overdue payments and follow up with customers as neededImprove cash applications efficiencies, including working with banking partners and ITWork with leadership to resolve cash application issues by supporting root cause analysis and implementing plans to prevent future issuesMaintain accurate records of all transactions, adjustments, and communications with customersResearch exceptions including overpayments, duplicate payments, and short payments; communicate findings to the ManagementAnalyze accounts receivable aging reports to identify problematic accounts and prioritize collections effortsCross train with team members to learn all aspects of the AR departmentPerform special projects and other duties as assigned and as necessaryQualification RequirementsMinimum Education: High School Diploma or completion of GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field of study is preferred.Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in cash management (including credit card, wires, ACH, and lockbox) is required.License(s) / Certification(s): NoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Advanced Excel skills are requiredKnowledgeable with General Ledger is preferredExperience working with large retailers is preferredProficient with SAP is preferredAbility to work well with other departments and in cross-functional areas is preferredStrong communication and analytical skills are preferredPhysical Requirements Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business. Federal law requires the W.C. Bradley Co. to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with the W.C. Bradley Co. and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office