Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job description:

Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for tracking and collecting payments from clients and customers on behalf of the Company. They will manage incoming payments and properly track them to maintain accurate bookkeeping records. They will ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain effective internal controls utilizing effective process development and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Manage and post payments made to the Company.
• Make banking deposits and run appropriate reports.
• Collaborate with sales team on past due balances owed to the Company.
• Establish and maintain relationships with past, current, and future customers.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies associated with processing payments.
• Prepare and complete internal audits as appropriate.
• Manage credit process for the Company.
• Generate monthly account statements.
• Maintain and track tax exemption certificates.
• Work effectively within the finance team, encouraging and supporting others.
• Develop and maintain interdepartmental communication channels.
• Drive the company culture of transparency, responsibility and integrity in them self and in their team.
• Be a champion of change supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

An associate degree in accounting is required. Candidate should have at least2 years of experience in accounting/finance, or a combination of both.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business documents in English, and communicate those out effectively. Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to work in a computer system generating reports and metrics. Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Suite knowledge required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving skills are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.