Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist I

Linxup•Chesterfield, MO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I (AR Specialist I) is responsible for key day-to-day transactions within accounts receivable (AR). Areas of accountability include customer payments, customer credits and refunds, credit card chargebacks, collections efforts, sales tax exemption certificates, as well as other accounting duties. This is a multifaceted role that requires someone with keen attention to detail, a solid foundation in accounting and strong analytical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (preferred) and/or relevant work experience required
3+ years of related work experience (bachelor’s degree or equivalent required)
Experience using NetSuite ERP
General math, accounting, financial software, and analytical skills
Organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to talk with Customers in a polite and professional manner via phone and email
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly, work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

Process credit card & ACH payments through 3rd party vendor
Reconcile daily reports and deposits (Credit Card, ACH, EFT and Checks) and apply payments
Monitor past due accounts and contact customers to resolve overdue payments
Assist customers with updating payment instruments
Monitor multiple email mailboxes and respond to internal and external customer inquiries
Dispute credit card chargebacks
Maintain customer sales tax certificates via Avalara CertCapture
Process sales tax credit memos
Assist with preparing the necessary support for submitting uncollectible accounts to the collection agency
Assist as a backup to other AR Specialist responsibilities
Assist with audits (state, federal, or financial statement)
Identify and implement system and business process improvements.
Other duties as assigned