Accounts Receivable Specialist

TEKsystems•Santa Ana, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will oversee customer AR and make collection efforts, including contacting customers via phone or email, and providing necessary backup information. This role involves managing the A/R Confirmations process, assisting with audits, and following up on delinquent accounts by communicating with and managing collection agencies. The specialist will also provide reporting and support to various stakeholders, manage payment and adjustment postings, and perform analysis for credit/debit memos. Additionally, the role may involve ad hoc projects, leading cross-functional teams, and assisting the Finance Manager with team training and task delegation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related financial discipline field
5+ year(s) accounts receivable, credit, and/or collections experience in a high volume B2B environment required
Must have experience with medium to high level of MS Office Suite
Proficiency in Excel is a firm requirement
SAP experience required
Strong accounting understanding
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and have frequent external contacts
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Integrity

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail and critical thinking
Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed

Responsibilities

Oversee customer AR and make collection effort include but not limited to: contacting customers through phone call or e-mail, provide backup information such as individual invoice copies as well as warranty information
Manage the A/R Confirmations process and assist with various Internal/External Audits
Follow and manage delinquent accounts: contacting, communicating and managing collection agencies. Providing necessary information to facilitate collection effort
Provide additional reporting and various support initiatives for different stakeholders such as credit department, RSM, accounting management, etc.
Manage and assist payment and other adjustment for AR posting and clearing suspense accounts
Perform detailed analysis and obtain back-ups based on policy for the issuance of any credit memo or debit memo
Perform any ad hoc projects as assigned by management, independently leading cross functional teams by proactively engaging other departments and personnel as required
As the AR team Lead, assist Finance Manager to ensure proper training, development, and delegation of tasks within the team