Accounts Receivable Specialist
Summary: To provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts receivable. The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both paper and over the phone, as he or she will frequently deal with higher levels of management.
Essential Duties
- Maintain up-to-date billing system, generate and send out invoices, processing of EDI transactions according to customers' requirements
- Make daily collection calls and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
- Perform account reconciliations, generate aging reporting/analysis
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities and provide customer comments regarding outstanding payments
- After approval process adjustments and/or create intercompany billing
- Investigate, resolve and communicate with customers via phone, email or mail regarding outstanding issues or payment discrepancies
- Prepare and submit electronic bank deposits
- Assist with month-end closing
Education and Experience
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, knowledge of office administration and procedures
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures; general accounting principals
- Proficient in relevant computer software; MS Office products required. SAP knowledge a plus
- 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience; degree preferred
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills, self-directed and ability to prioritize, strong organizational and problem solving skills, customer service oriented, team mentality.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills, self-directed and ability to prioritize, strong organizational and problem solving skills, customer service oriented, team mentality.