Accounts Receivable Representative

Thomas Scientific LLC•Swedesboro, NJ

5d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure the effective handling of all billing and collection functions, and to maximize the application of cash receipts through the adherence to established protocol and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Two to three years of accounts receivable or related experience
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
Must have good math skills
Must pay close attention to detail and be highly organized
This position has frequent deadlines
This position works closely with others and requires good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

advanced coursework and/or degree in business or accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line, and contacting customers to obtain past due balances
Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, credit card and EFT transactions
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales and customers
Protects company by keeping information confidential
Sets up new accounts and verifies references from credit applications
Assists customers in resolving issues related to invoices and statements
Prepares and distributes invoices according to established procedure
Processes credit memos and adjustments, as needed
Maintains and updates customer files with issued invoices
Ensures accuracy of billings in comparison to established sales agreements
Serves as backup to the Supervisor of Accounts Receivable as needed
Performs month end duties as required