Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title

Payrate: $30.00 - $30.77/hr. Summary: The main function of this role is to compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. The role involves working with technology and may require tasks closely related to computers.

Responsibilities

• Log in to company's Portal daily to review invoices and anticipated deductions.
• Obtain back-up information for discrepancies such as shortages, RTV, pricing, trade discounts, and freight on client's Portal.
• Ensure line items on the client account are properly coded for clearing and matching of chargebacks and credits in SAP.
• Reconcile and resolve credit balances to avoid past due.
• Provide customers with an AR status to resolve outstanding discrepancies and ensure all issues are addressed with the client within the required time period.
• Work closely with our warehouse (LPS) for claims, POD discrepancies to resolve outstanding chargebacks and past due invoices.
• Handle special projects assigned by management and provide weekly updates.
• Interact with various departments to ensure proper workflow and escalate appropriately.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the job offered or similar related field including but not limited to accounting or finance.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred.

Skills

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Strong attention to detail is of paramount importance in this role.
• Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word & Excel with V-lookup and Pivot tables (Macros preferred).
• AI tool implementation and usage skills in the job function preferred.
• Attitude towards work and timeliness in completing daily tasks.
• Sense of urgency to get tasks done and relationship management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $30.00 - $30.77 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.