Accounts Receivable Associate I

RUSSELL MCCALLS INC•Decatur, GA

13d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Gourmet Foods International is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Associate to support the day-to-day management of customer accounts and receivables. This position is responsible for reviewing aging reports, monitoring customer payment terms, assisting with collections, reconciling accounts, and responding to inquiries from customers and sales representatives. The ideal candidate is accurate, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Requirements

Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, sales representatives, and internal team members
Strong account reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to handle sensitive financial and customer information professionally and confidentially

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Additional education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Three or more years of Accounts Receivable, collections, accounting, or related experience
Experience working with customer account reconciliation and collections
Experience using Microsoft Access or accounting/ERP systems

Responsibilities

Review accounts receivable aging reports and identify customers that are outside established payment terms
Contact customers regarding outstanding balances through phone calls, emails, and other approved collection methods
Handle accounts receivable inquiries from customers and sales representatives
Provide customer statements, invoices, and aging reports as needed
Reconcile customer accounts and research account discrepancies
Review delinquent accounts with Sales and department management
Export, organize, and analyze account data using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Assist with the application of customer payments as needed
Process daily credit card transactions as needed
Maintain accurate customer account records and collection documentation
Partner with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and account-related issues