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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ben B Schwartz & Sons

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Summary:

    The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the company receives payment for goods sold to customers.

    Duties / Responsibilities:

    • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
    • Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
    • Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
    • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
    • Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
    • Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
    • Assists in generating weekly billing statements based.
    • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
    • Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Required Skills / Abilities:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
    • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
    • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    Education and Experience:

    • At Lease two years of accounting / accounts receivable experience required
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

    COVID-19 considerations: We are asking every employee to be vaccinated. If deciding not to get vaccinated, employee must wear mask throughout the day and provide weekly proof of negative COVID test.