PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical A/R Specialist who will be a key piece within a close-knit accounting/finance team. Your keen eye, precise math and accounting principles, and creative problem solving will help ensure accounts are properly billed, and payments processed timely and accurately.
The A/R Specialist is responsible for operating in a swift, proficient, and professional manner. You will apply your multitasking skills by reviewing and maintaining account information, correcting payment discrepancies, and speaking to clients. You should be organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with strong math and computer skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
An A/R Specialist will be required but not limited to the following attributes and functions:
Accuracy
- Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail in processing, verifying, and posting of invoice payments for goods sold.
- Maintain customer accounts and payment details in a precise and thorough manner.
- Meticulous and careful with account and financial information that is often sensitive and confidential.
Organization
- Ability to be orderly and organized with or without direction to ensure records are correct and complete.
- Enjoys learning and generating reports and statements to help gauge and track milestones.
- Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete.
- Updating Customer Information as required.
- Ability to Creatively problem-solve and communicate effectively for win/win results.
- Skillful in researching and resolving account discrepancies.
- - Our highest performing individuals are proactive and anticipatory in identifying errors to ensure seamless resolution and an overall positive customer experience.
- Welcoming of ongoing educational opportunities to update skills and job knowledge.
Flexibility
- Assist managers and peers with Billing and special projects as needed.
- Helps support the review of client accounts, payments, and credit histories to develop new or better repayment terms.
- Adept at administrative tasks, sending bill reminders, record-keeping, and client interaction, often simultaneously.
- Builds and sustains long-term partnerships with our internal & external customers, cultivating rapport and fostering a mutually beneficial business relationship.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong math, accounting principles, and computer skills, especially with MS suite & Excel.
- Excellent communication, research, problem solving, and time management skills.
- 1+ years Accounts Receivable experience. Hands-on experience with an accounts database or ERP system a plus
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability; Fantastic attention to detail.
- Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
Salary is Based on Experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person