Accounts Receivable Specialist II

MKC • Moundridge, KS

104d

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for a variety of functions within the Finance department, including customer service, account reconciliation, and month-end close processes. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will possess strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and third parties.
• Problem solving skills, including excellent customer service management with ability to settle issues to satisfaction of both customer and business.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent computer skills, to include knowledge of accounting software programs, and Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or work experience equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and other AR personnel with customer account questions.
• Perform various month end close processes: Customer statement creation and mailing, closing Accounts Receivable subledger, process manual tickets, apply credit holds, record recurring entries, process cardtrols, and other account reconciliations.
• Process customer payments.
• Monitor and correct processing errors related to sales invoices.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assist credit manager with new accounts and credit reviews and collections.
• Possible backup for the CFA processing as it relates to accounts receivable and customer service.
• Responsible for backup of telephone calls, ascertaining the nature of the call, screening and routing the calls in a prompt and professional manner.
• Various other accounts receivable or accounting related duties as needed and directed by Director of Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees