Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding, team-oriented job? Do you enjoy working with numbers and building relationships with clients? If yes, then this position may be for you! We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. We are searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be able to successfully resolve challenges, have great communication skills, and be a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining credit files of existing customer base
• Assist in collection of past due balances, including working with customers on alternate payment plans and negotiating payments
• Work with Sales Department regarding credit holds and releasing orders
• Work regularly with Sales Department in a team effort to reduce DSO and percent current metrics
• Contact customers and sales associates for payment information and follow up as needed
• Process and post payments to customer accounts received via ACH, credit card or US Mail
• Communicate with customers regarding additional information required
• Communicate set up of new customers to sales team and other departments as necessary
• Willingness to perform other tasks as assigned by Credit Manager

Qualifications:

• 1 year A/R experience required, 2 years preferred
• Previous Collections experience preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must possess customer service oriented oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
• Must be technically proficient in the use of the Internet and e-mail
• ERP, AS400 experience is a plus
• MS Office Suite software experience is required
• Strong 10 key skills
• Must have mathematical ability, be able to accurately calculate figures using 10-key or other means
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanor under pressure
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute to our finance team while developing your accounting expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

CWD is a merit based employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.