Accounts Receivable Specialist

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies • St. Augustine, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs posting of payments to Accounts Receivable and collection of invoices. Focus is to research and resolve payment discrepancies, improve DSO, reduce past due receivables and minimize bad debt.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years commercial collections experience on a business-to-business basis along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of three (3) years Accounts Receivable experience in a business-to-business environment, utilizing advanced ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and experience posting to general ledger.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer applications such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience in researching issues with customer accounts and ability to follow through to resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels of management and to communicate with customers on sensitive issues in a professional customer service manner.
• Must be able to work as part of a team while working toward individual goals.
• Must be detail oriented and flexible.
• Ability to work in a self-motivated, independent environment with a good work ethic and dedication to quality with minimum supervision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and/or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Less than 10% travel may be required.
• The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.
• Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates issues related to non-payment of outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies and initiates the required action for resolution.
• Posts cash receipts to SAP Accounts Receivable subledger and general ledger and reconciles accounts at month-end.
• Provides information as required for management reporting.
• Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Advises collectors and/or management of payment issues and recommends corrective action.
• Prioritizes and handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Periodically assists the Accounts Receivable team with collecting invoice payments.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree