Accounts Receivable/Credit Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist to join our Accounting Department. The Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist's responsibilities include managing receivables as well as evaluating aging, credit risk, collection follow-up and recommending steps to mitigate write offs and enhance cash flow.  The specialist will ensure credit limits are in place for each customer and recommend policy changes as needed.  A successful Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist will have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist Responsibilities:

• Review accounts receivable aging and communicate regularly with customers regarding past due invoices.

• Send statements and invoice copies to customers as needed. 

• Ensure credits limits are established and entered for each customer.

• Assess credit risk for new customers to establish credit limits based on documentation and investigation.

• Recommend changes and updates to the established credit limit policy.

• Collaborate with operations personnel (Account Managers, Service Manager, etc.) to ensure an understanding of credit limits for each customer and reasons for non-payment on past due invoices.

• Prepare accounts receivable analysis and track collections progress.

• Post cash receipts / customer payments as well as adjustments to customer accounts.

• Reconcile daily customer payments and unapplied cash.

• Maintain and update the customer Master File

• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and special projects.

Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field.

• 1+ years of accounting-related experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Highly organized and detail oriented

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field.

• 1+ years of accounting-related experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Highly organized and detail oriented