Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play an important role in the financial operations of the organization. This position requires precision, organization, and attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely processing of customer accounts.

Tasks

• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the Accounts Receivable sub-ledger.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits applied, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Monitor and collect Accounts Receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail.
• Process new customer paperwork by reviewing all documents submitted by customer and sales department, contacting credit references, and preparing for management approval.
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
• Support other accounting and finance team members.
• Use various software to perform necessary job functions.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as required by management directives.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when tackling tasks.
• Self-Starter Mentality - Demonstrate a high level of initiative and effectively manage tasks independently.
• Demeanour – Demonstrate friendliness, patience, and proper phone etiquette with customers and co-workers.
• Computer – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding skills.
• Basic Arithmetic – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Knowledge of computing basic formulas.
• Time Management – Work and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and in a timely manner.
• Problem Solving – Identify problems, develop, and evaluate options to correct, and implement solutions.
• Active Listening – Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Communication – Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with customers and coworkers.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help co-workers, customers, and company succeed.
• Interpersonal Skills – high degree of social intelligence, ability to accurately discern a situation.

Knowledge & Education

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Prefer 2 years Accounts Receivable experience.
• ERP experience
• Experience in driving process improvement.