Accounts Recievable Specialist

Aston Carter•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the AR/AP Manager and is responsible for applying cash to customer accounts, monitoring rebate programs, and related deductions. This individual must work with key personnel within Deflecto, as well as, contacts at the customer level to achieve positive results toward reaching the company goals regarding Accounts Receivable. Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following: Partner with customers and sales group to resolve payment on aged items and maintain an overall low level of aged customer items. Post customer payments to accounts. Accurately apply rebates/deductions/credits/etc. to customers. Investigate and timely resolve customer disputes/rebates/deductions/customer portal issues. Asks pertinent and relevant questions related to customer activity (RMAs, rebates, disputes, etc.) to ensure proper accountability and business process. Review Customer Portals on a weekly basis to ensure all invoices are processed on customer side as well as capture any new deductions the customers will be taking. Other responsibilities as they may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
One (1) or more years' experience in Accounts Receivable
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Understanding of the general Accounts Receivable cycle and process
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Work well in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire to collaborate throughout the organization
Inquisitive mindset and not afraid to ask questions
Demonstrated analytical problem solving capacity
Adaptable - capable of working in a dynamic changing environment
Desire for continuous learning
Must continuously maintain the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct experience preferred
Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with customers and sales group to resolve payment on aged items and maintain an overall low level of aged customer items.
Post customer payments to accounts.
Accurately apply rebates/deductions/credits/etc. to customers.
Investigate and timely resolve customer disputes/rebates/deductions/customer portal issues.
Asks pertinent and relevant questions related to customer activity (RMAs, rebates, disputes, etc.) to ensure proper accountability and business process.
Review Customer Portals on a weekly basis to ensure all invoices are processed on customer side as well as capture any new deductions the customers will be taking.
Other responsibilities as they may be assigned.