Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Full-Time)

Includes accounting, financial data analysis, and data entry

Industry: Importing and distribution

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Compensation: A candidate meeting the minimum qualifications can expect $50,000 annual salary plus a full benefit package. A candidate whose experience exceeds the minimum may be offered a higher starting salary (commensurate with experience).

Summary of Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant AR, accounting, bookkeeping, or business finance experience
• Expert-level MS Excel knowledge, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables

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Full Job Description:

About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of 30+ employees specializing in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. To aid our growth, we are searching for an experienced and motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team of accounting professionals.

How this role is important to the company: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a key player who ensures cash flow into the company remains accurate and up to date. As we continue to expand our operation, having a dependable accounts receivable team allows us to make informed business decisions.

We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Thrives when given autonomy in their position
• Is extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Takes initiative and doesn't just want for direction when you see an issue
• Is looking for more than just a "job" and wants a stable, long-term career with a company they can grow alongside

If this describes you, please read on!

Accounts Receivable Specialist’s Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with reps from accounting and other departments within the organization
• Utilize math and computer skills to analyze key financial data
• Problem solve to tackle accounting issues
• Prepare calculations for state sales tax filings
• Maintain records in NetSuite, our ERP system
• Process and post receipts (checks, credit cards, ACH & EFT)
• Invoice daily sales orders
• Reconcile A/R deposits to bank statements
• Authorize and manage customer credit limits and payment terms after processing customer credit applications
• Research and enter customer credit memos
• Generate monthly customer statements
• Decide when to remit to collections and close delinquent accounts
• Oversee collection calls on past due accounts
• Facilitate resolution of outstanding issues by interacting with customers and other departments
• Co-interview candidates for the Finance Department
• Educate newly hired Accounts Receivable employees
• Identify areas for potential process improvement/streamlining

Requirements

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has 2+ years of relevant AR, accounting, bookkeeping, or business finance experience
• Is highly efficient using Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, aging and tracking reports (no exceptions)
• Has experience with Accounts Receivables (AR) and Journal Entries
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Can navigate a Windows operating system including email and web browser
• Possesses excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Is comfortable communicating professionally over the phone
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent (required) / Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (preferred)
• Can pass a criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening

Benefits

Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• Competitive pay ($50,000+ annually - commensurate with experience)
• Exceptional benefits like 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of employment)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match available first of the month after 90 days of employment)
• Paid holidays and vacation day accrual
• Participation in employee incentive program

If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

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