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Job Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
- Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile 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.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Two years of related experience preferred.
- Must have math aptitude, excellent work ethic, and advanced experience with Excel.
- Prior collections experience is a huge plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, including computer, 10-key calculator, and copier.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be of legal age to work in the state or local city or town.
- English speaking proficiency is required, communication is the key to customer service.
- Must be punctual. Time and Attendance is critical part of customer service.
- Honesty, Integrity, respect is in high regards when dealing with customers, coworker, vendors and supervisors.
