Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details: The Accounts Receivable Specialist secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for providing accounting assistance and guidance for their assigned site. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the needs of the sites are being met and work to appropriate his/her time accordingly in coordination with site management. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Apply customer payments and open credits.
• Research and solve payment discrepancies.
• Make adjustments to accounts as needed.
• Assist and/or Complete special projects as assigned by Accounting Supervisor.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to process work with accuracy.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assists in monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Performs filing and copying.
• Post Accounts Receivable payments for all USCS regions (except California).
• Pulls and/or Sends records for USCS audits.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable support for USCS/Super User.
• Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

The Job Specifics:

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Location, Department, Hours
• Reports To: To whom
• Travel Amount: May vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience in accounting; specifically Accounts Receivable.
• Working knowledge of general accounting.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to see, speak and hear
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.