Accounts Receivable Specialist

Merrick & Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to assist our Finance/Accounting Team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the daily cash sheet by matching electronic payments and checks to appropriate invoices and reconcile payment discrepancies.
• Distribute daily cash collections to required internal personnel.
• Identify and create journal entries for cash received throughout the month.
• Research unknown cash receipts, and work with the project accounting team to properly allocate amount to projects.
• Collaborate with the cash team to reconcile any outstanding balances in the deposit account.
• Prepare and process check deposits to the bank.
• Analyzing and reconciling Accounts Receivable aging
• Preparing and distributing Accounts Receivable aging reports for project managers and other personnel
• Contact clients regarding past due invoices to facilitate payment and ensure invoices were received.
• Complete credit references and other setup documentation when requested by clients.
• Maintains and balances accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving variances or discrepancies.
• Assist with audit requests related to Accounts Receivable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Prior customer service experience required.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage client and employee relationships.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of staff and management to complete tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a self-directed environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong experience in managing multiple tasks and deadlines with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use sound judgment including maintaining confidentiality.

• Employment for this position is dependent upon the successful completion of a credit check.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• Merrick & Company offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.
• Merrick & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.