AR Specialist Req : 4334
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Specialist supports Denali’s corporate office financial operations by processing customer payments, maintaining account records, researching discrepancies, and assisting with collection of outstanding balances. The role requires strong Microsoft Excel skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven office environment. The successful candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with numbers, and committed to maintaining accurate and confidential financial records. This is a full-time, hourly, in-office desk position at Denali’s corporate office in Russellville, Arkansas. It involves extended periods of sitting and regular use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, bookkeeping, accounting support, or a related administrative position.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, spreadsheets, and data organization.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work professionally with customers, coworkers, and leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Two or more years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or accounting experience.
- Experience using accounting, billing, or enterprise resource planning software.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Process and accurately apply customer payments, including checks, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and credit card payments.
- Maintain complete and accurate customer account records.
- Prepare and distribute invoices, account statements, aging reports, and other accounts receivable documents.
- Monitor outstanding balances and professionally follow up on past-due accounts.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, unapplied cash, billing questions, and account adjustments.
- Reconcile customer accounts and accounts receivable records.
- Communicate with customers and internal departments regarding invoices, payments, credits, and account status.
- Use Microsoft Excel to organize data, analyze account activity, prepare reports, and track collections.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
- Protect confidential customer and company financial information.
- Perform additional administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans, including copay and HSA options.
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- 401(k) match of up to 4%.
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
- Health Savings Plan.
- Paid time off and sick time, including family leave.
- Six paid company holidays and three floating days each year.
- Weekly pay.
- Free access to professional development courses through the Ascend Employee Development Program and Learning Management System.
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
- Wellness Program.
- Opportunities for advancement and succession planning.
- Volunteerism opportunities.
- Flexible work and rewards and recognition are referenced as part of the company’s employee commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
