Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. At Hygiena we believe: In providing the highest quality products & service, Being a leader in innovation, Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace, In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment. With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Camarillo, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivables from existing client base, including resolving customer billing issues and overall reducing receivable delinquencies.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Accounting preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a plus
- Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in receivables/collections required
- Strong customer service experience required
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized required
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required.
- Comfortable with interacting and working with all levels of customers, both internal and external; good interpersonal skills, team motivation and outgoing personality
- Excellent adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks and projects
- Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective listening skills
- Multi-tasking capabilities
- Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
Responsibilities
- Reviews open accounts for collection and past due invoices to reduce overall receivables. Makes outbound collection calls in a professional manner, maintaining and improving customer relations. Mails correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
- Applies all accounts receivables, cash, checks, ACH, and Wire into the ERP system under the proper customer’ accounts include Inter-companies.
- Researches and resolves deductions, disputes, discrepancies, and cash application issues include inter-companies.
- Manage/Review Customer Tax Certificate and upload it to Avalara (a 3rd party Portal) and run a customer campaign quarterly with some support from Avalara.
- Identifies root cause issues attributing to account delinquency and discussing with management team to improve processes and timely collection.
- Performs other duties as required to support the Accounting Department.
- Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary.
- Actively supports and participates in the safety program, both for self-protection and the protection of other employees, by reading and abiding by all requirements in the Safety Manual and Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
- Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
- Handles various other duties as delegated by the Financial Operations Manager.
Benefits
- State paid short-term disability for California based employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
