Job Description

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts resolving discrepancies. ( This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Essential Position Functions:

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, ACH, and credit card transactions.
• Process credit card payments.
• Post adjusting entries to customer accounts.
• Maintains accurate support files for payments, customer adjustments and journal entries.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform customer account reconciliations.
• Prepare and make bank deposits.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Maintains records by invoices, debits, and credits.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as required.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Education and/or Experience:

• 2+ years Accounts Receivable experience.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts receivable general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation research, data analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English, for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Work Environment:

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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
• Will interact regularly with customers, managers, and staff regarding issues.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Work Environment

• Employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

Mac Papers + Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.