Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and processing incoming payments, ensuring accuracy in account records, and providing excellent customer service. This is a vital role within our organization, as you will play a key part in maintaining financial stability and positive relationships with our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect payments from customers and accurately recording them in the system
• Assist internal and external audit in their audit procedures as requested.
• Follow-up on overdue invoices, timely cash application, and accurate customer account reconciliation.
• Assist in the day-to-day month and quarter close process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Participates in weekly meetings with the Accounts Receivable Department to discuss collection activities.
• Analyze data and produce reports on this data.
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to Accounts Receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts
• Assist in the reconciliation of Accounts Receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required.
• At least one year of related experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with numbers accurately
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends or potential issues in account record
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office applications (e.g., Excel)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while utilizing your accounting skills, we encourage you to apply for the position of Accounts Receivable Specialist. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within our organization. Apply today to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Palm Beach, FL 33401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33401