Accounts Receivable Specialist

ADN - Accounts Receivable
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the resolution of any unapplied transactions, reconciling invoices and payments on a timely basis. They focus on the collection of payments from delinquent accounts and ensure timely resolution of customer billing issues.
Responsibilities

• Document all follow-up information and correspondence in the credit and collection efforts, preparing aging reports and maintaining current status on all AR open accounts
• Investigate delinquent accounts and contact customers to collect payment as expeditiously as possible
• Monitor expected customer payment dates and make allowanced with management approval and further examination of customer payment plans, history and credit line
• Verify discrepancies and resolve any billing issues; perform account reconciliations
• Work collaboratively with accounts payable and other accounting staff to ensure accuracy in financial transactions
• Summarize receivables by maintaining company accounts, verifying totals and preparing assigned reports for distribution to Firm leadership
• Monitor accounts to identify trends and outstanding receivables
• Work with the finance and accounting team to develop strategies maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of AR policies and procedures
• Fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and experience to assist with month end closing and accounting
• Hybrid working environment from home and regular office duties required
  • Pick up mail from the post office
  • Process all incoming mail
  • Process outgoing mail and verify advertising manifest for roll mail reporting
  • Payment processing including preparing payment recaps, and keying payments to the proper accounts
  • Prepare daily bank deposits
• Assist in the implementation of new financial systems and processes

People Management/Relationships

• Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
• Develop loyalty and trust with team
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
• Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to innovative ideas and suggestions

Additional Job Description
Required Skills

• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years' experience in an accounting role with a focus on Accounts Receivables/billing preferred, solid understanding of debits and credits
• Excellent customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to manage spreadsheets with large sets of data
• Knowledge of media companies and furniture store a plus
• Knowledge of various ERPs a plus (including SAP, SBS, FROG, Oracle, Intacct, NetSuite, Naviga)
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality/accuracy of work produced
• Open to new challenges, solution-oriented and willingness to learn

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