Performing accounts receivable transactions and handling the financial arrangements of client accounts in order to make sure all outstanding invoices are paid accurately and on time.
Responsibilities:
Collect owed money and applying it toward company’s outstanding bills.
Post all cash receipts, discounts, allowances customer accounts timely and accurately.
Prepare adjustments for price difference, returns and other charge backs.
Carry out collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
Track and investigate payment discrepancies from customer payments and process adjustments.
Request Dunn & Bradstreet and credit references for customer credit line.
Complete daily dashboard, monthly and special reporting requirements.
Accept incoming payments/lockbox collections.
Post incoming payments to correct accounts.
Conduct reconciliation of payments.
Prepare analysis of accounts.
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
Resolve invoice discrepancies.
Perform customer file maintenance.
Correspond with internal and external customers.
Assist in month end closing.
Visit onsite customer sites for ticket pickup, as needed.
Required Skills
Knowledge of General Accepted Account Practices (GAPP).
Ability to research discrepancies and identify corrections.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven teamwork and leadership ability.
Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to meet regular accounting deadlines.
Shows respect, understanding, tact and concern to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others.
Maintains confidentiality and has high ethical standards.
Demonstrates a personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Fosters teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.
Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Required Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 7 years of general AP/AR accounting experience.
Knowledge of general accounting procedures, relevant computer applications and advanced in data entry.
ERP experience – Oracle preferred.
Clean MVR & Valid Driver License
Qualifications
Knowledge of General Accepted Account Practices (GAPP).
Ability to research discrepancies and identify corrections.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven teamwork and leadership ability.
Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to meet regular accounting deadlines.
Shows respect, understanding, tact and concern to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others.
Maintains confidentiality and has high ethical standards.
Demonstrates a personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Fosters teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups.
Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.