AR Specialist

Established in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices.


PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist position will be to support the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections and accurate cash application to maintain customer relationships and accurate financial records.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and process detailed customer remittance information, including accurate system uploads.
• Maintain accounting files and records.
• Follow AR policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Create reports regarding the status of accounts and actively monitor
• Research and resolve issues including aged invoices and credit memos, unapplied payments and disputes
• Prepare customer statements and follow-up to ensure timely collection of payments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Verify and record customer transactions including credit memos and customer payment application
• Coordination and communication with other departments
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred, not required.
• At least two years of related experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills especially regarding email and supporting documentation
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and follow through
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and compliance
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in deadline-oriented environment
• Team player with strong work ethic
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers/vendors and business partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency in MS Excel (Setting up a workbook, sorting, subtotaling, pivot tables, formulas, etc)
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communicator
• A team player with ability to collaborate with functional departments
• Motivated self-starter, resourceful and independent
• Strong business integrity and holds sensitive information in confidence
• Good problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
• Understands and possesses the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Attention to detail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or experience.
• This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand.
• This position requires travel as needed throughout the United States and abroad.

Physical Demands of the Position

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment for the Position

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Senior Financial Analyst will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Element TV Company, LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employee and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Element TV Company, LP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Element TV Company, LP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Element TV Company, LP's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.