Accounts Receivable Assistant

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proofs material entered, reads and interprets data and generates data reports as required.
• Performs data entry using various computer programs, word processing, spreadsheet or database commands and formats material as required.
• Reconcile cash receipts against bank reports and/or payment processor reports. Analyzes data/documents received prior to entry.
• Analyzes the impact of decisions before execution. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others.
• Maintain an efficient and well organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Meets specified Department objectives. Performs quality work within deadlines.
• May interact with departmental and/or other staff on matters affecting data and make recommendations for improvement or enhancement to job processes to ensure standards in data entry, collection and retrieval.
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and updating desk instructions.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of accounting and understanding of GL accounts required
• Able to pass a skill evaluation with 80% accuracy in the following: Excel, Data Checking, Math, Spelling/Vocabulary, 10-Key 190 KPM and Typing 50 WPM.
• Work proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Must be a team-player, have high integrity, be ethical and discreet.
• Ability to conduct training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Work cooperatively with leaders, co-workers, department administrators, and other company employees to generate teamwork and efficiency.
• Communicate relevant information with peers and accountants, in an expeditious manner, allowing them to fulfill their duties.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Experienced using OCR software, validating and troubleshooting data preferred.
• Available to work early, late, and on weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two years' accounts receivable experience, demonstrated progressive responsibility in an accounts receivable role.
• Experience working in modern ERP with OCR software and EDI transactions is a plus.
• Experience reviewing and processing credit card transactions a plus.