Accounts Receivable Assistant | 8807 Our client is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant, on a contract to hire basis Location: Mansfield, 100% in-office The Job Description is listed below: SCOPE The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for Cash Application and reconciliation of Daily Cash Receipts. Communicating with and assisting the Customer Accounts Department, the Accounting Department, international branches and assisting with month-end closing activities. Proofs material entered, reads and interprets data and generates data reports as required. ACCOUNTABILITIES The responsibilities include (are not limited to) the following: Performs data entry using various computer programs, word processing, spreadsheet or database commands and formats material as required. Reconcile cash receipts against bank reports and/or payment processor reports. Analyzes data/documents received prior to entry. Analyzes the impact of decisions before execution. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others. Maintain an efficient and well organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines. Meets specified Department objectives. Performs quality work within deadlines. May interact with departmental and/or other staff on matters affecting data and make recommendations for improvement or enhancement to job processes to ensure standards in data entry, collection and retrieval. Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and updating desk instructions. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable experience, demonstrated progressive responsibility in an accounts receivable role. Experience working in modern ERP with OCR software and EDI transactions is a plus. Experience reviewing and processing credit card transactions a plus. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS General knowledge of accounting and understanding of GL accounts required Able to pass a skill evaluation: Math 100%, Spelling 100%, Typing 50 WPM, Advanced Excel 80%, 10-Key 190 KSPM Work proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility. Must be a team-player, have high integrity, be ethical and discreet. Ability to conduct training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility. Work cooperatively with leaders, co-workers, department administrators, and other company employees to generate teamwork and efficiency. Communicate relevant information with peers and accountants, in an expeditious manner, allowing them to fulfill their duties. Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Experienced using OCR software, validating and troubleshooting data preferred. Available to work early, late, and on weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities. Company Description Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We've been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the "Best Places to Work" multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.
Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.