Accounts Receivable Specialist

Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr General Overview: The Accounts Receivable Specialist position is to provide precise financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure timely and accurate payment of accounts. It is a crucial role in maintaining the company’s cash flow and positive customer relationships. This position resides in the Finance Department and reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager. Essential Job Functions: Create and send accurate invoices to customers in a timely manner adhering to payment terms and conditions. Monitor customer accounts, manage open receivables, and handle any customer inquiries. Track and apply incoming payments to appropriate invoices. Practice timely collection procedures to ensure payment, making outbound collection calls or emails in a professional manner, while keeping and improving customer relations. Generate AR aging reports to identify critical issues and escape accordingly when applicable. Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any billing/payment discrepancies. Create billing codes for new customers. Post daily cash receipts. Maintain sales tax exemption software. Review and maintain progression of job to ensure accurate billing. Maintain a good working relationship across all departments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 3+ Year Degree or equivalent work. Preferred experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Bookkeeping, or Manufacturing. Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and entire AR process including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations. Proficient in Excel including spreadsheet function, formulas, and data analysis. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Well-developed analytic and problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Efficiently manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Maintain positive customer relationships to encourage timely payments and resolve disputes with agreeable solutions. Clear and professional communication skills. Self-sufficient starter able to handle a high paced job and adapt to necessary changes. Preferred Qualifications: AIA Pay Application Experience Epicor ERP Software Experience MES Software Experience Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and General Business. Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Warehousing and Storage. #J-18808-Ljbffr The People Placers