Finance - Accounting Specialist AR

Summary:

Responsible for ensuring completeness and accuracy of accounts receivable aging, including processing and monitoring of incoming customer payments and proper application to the customer’s account on a timely basis.  

 

Duties:

 

Accounts Receivable

• Pull lockbox information to prepare application to customer accounts.
• Apply payments (checks, credit cards, wire transfers) to customer accounts in a timely manner (daily).
• Process customer credit card payments.
• Send checks to lockbox or process through remote deposit.
• Assist supervisor with credit card balances, refunds and inquiries.

 

General Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly closing of accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable aging to the general ledger.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Qualifications:

Associates degree:  two-year accounting degree preferred

1+ years of related experience.

Credit certifications and/or education a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Office and multiple mid-level to large ERP system platforms and accounting systems

 

Competencies:

Customer Focus

Quality – Strong skills in attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Communication

Initiative

Development & Learning

Results Oriented

Ethics & Integrity

Use of Technology

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods.

 

Working Conditions:

Heated and air-conditioned office