Accounts Receivable Specialist

There is an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist job opening for someone who is self-starting and detail oriented.

This is a 4-6 project Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Waterloo, Iowa area and will be 100% onsite. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be entering, posting, and reconciling batches, as well as researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging report, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining cash receipts journal, updating, and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L.

Responsibilities

- Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP

- Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders

- Review status of delinquent accounts daily and initiate collection action by contacting customers

- Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers

- Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks

- Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans

- Verify documents and codes

- Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization

- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

- Command of Journal Entry Preparation

- Prepare Invoices experience

- Experience with journal entries

- Proven knowledge of commercial collections

- Deep understanding of Credit Memo

- Solid understanding of account reconciliation

- 1+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable

- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired

- ERP system experience

- Strong analytical skills in basic Accounts Receivable and accounting policy

Apply Today or reach out to Abbey Rabe for immediate details!