Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations for the company.  This individual performs the day-to-day processing of all transactions to ensure that company finances are maintained in an effective and timely manner; processes periodic management accounting reporting; analyzes daily business system transactions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; and provides administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient department operations.  This position performs other duties as required by managers. The position is responsible for the quality and timely maintenance of the Accounts Receivable ledger.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Apply cash receipts and communicate with customers regarding remittance information

• Maintain and reconcile customer accounts (Accounts Receivable Subledger)

• Send out invoices

• Create and send out Monthly Statement of Accounts

• Send communication to customers regarding payments (confirm payment dates and follow-up on delinquent payments)

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports

• Assist and coordinate with other departments regarding customer accounts

• Take part in yearly audit preparation and actions

• Respond to ad-hoc requests from CFO and Management in a timely manner

• Participate in Month-End closing, special projects, ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent years of experience in a related field

• 3-5 years of experience working in a similar role

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general accounting structure, policies and procedures

• General understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance

• Proficient PC skills and a working knowledge of ERP and Accounting software systems

• Proficient use of MS Office including Excel and Access

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $22.00 to $28.25 per hour however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.