Contract role with the potential of going perm! 20-30 hours a week

Our accounts receivable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. We’re searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Objectives of this role

Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts

Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates

Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts

Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement

Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements

Responsibilities

Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment

Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared

Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger

Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail

Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing

Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

Required skills and qualifications

Strong mathematical skills

Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping

Superb time management and detail orientation

Proficiency with Google Drive

Ability to keep company and partner confidences

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite

Preferred skills and qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)

Experience in driving process improvement

Flexible work from home options available.