Accounting A/R Specialist

R.E. Mason•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform accounting functions, including daily accounts receivable cash postings, collections, supplier invoice processing, and customer invoicing. The role requires a solid understanding of accounts receivable and the ability to assist customers with invoicing questions and communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP and CRM systems, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The company is 100% employee-owned and describes its Associates as central to its success. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, providing process equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability across several industries. The position involves working with the accounting team and collaborating with customer experience, sales, and management colleagues. R.E. Mason is a federal contractor. Applicants are required to answer disability-status and protected-veteran-status self-identification questions as part of the application. The company states that these answers do not affect consideration of application materials. Applicants who need an accommodation to apply may contact the company by phone. The workplace is drug-free, and employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment and, where applicable, ongoing drug testing.

Requirements

Four years of accounting experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Fluency in English.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, ERP systems, and CRM systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of the general ledger.
Ability to reason through solutions and apply creative ideas.
Strong focus on cash flow and efficiency.
Ability to manage difficult situations and respond promptly to customer and Associate needs.
Ability to learn and apply new technology and procedures quickly.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Self-directed, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
Integrity, time-management and multitasking abilities, initiative, cooperation, good judgment, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Experience or competence in accounts receivable, customer invoicing, collections, cash postings, and supplier invoice processing.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day accounts receivable cash postings and collections.
Enter customer payments accurately and promptly.
Troubleshoot and resolve payment discrepancies.
Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, answer questions, and collect past-due account balances.
Enter supplier invoices and process customer invoicing.
Work with accounting team members and collaborate with the customer experience team, sales, and management.
Participate actively with team members to achieve team and company goals.
Work efficiently across multiple software programs and understand relationships between programs.

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Paid leave options including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Paid company holidays.
Career Development Program.
Retirement and Financial Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Alternative or hybrid work schedules.