AR Researcher

ASSA ABLOY • Plano, TX

20d

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Researcher works closely with our Collection Team, Project Managers, and Sales to ensure proper reconciliation of installation projects. Perform account reconciliations to identify unpaid amounts on customer accounts. Heavy account research to identify account issues, customer disputes and other account variances including short pays. B2B experience highly desirable, but not required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• A clear understanding of accounting principles to include accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, credits and debits, charge backs, and credit terms.
• A strong analytical aptitude with good to excellent math skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Product-emphasis on Outlook, EXCEL, and WORD. Experienced in ADOBE as well.
• Full understanding of the business cycle from sale to collections.
• Excellent analytical, written/verbal communications and interpersonal skills with a positive approach toward customers and company employees.
• Strong aptitude and working knowledge of automated financial information systems with Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• B2B experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Communicate with A/R team regarding disputed invoices
• Engage internal partners in Sales and Project Management to understand billed transactions.
• Clear unapplied cash to customer accounts ensuring up to date payment information.
• Determine reason for residual balances, over payments, misapplied payments, identify small balance write-offs and credit balances.
• Compare charges made to the customer against what their agreement allows and requires.
• Communicate with individual A/R team members with current information that they can pass along to our end customer.
• Create summarized billing and reconciliations to provide to internal departments & customers, as needed.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts Receivable Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees