Accounts Receivable Specialist

Acorn Distributors Inc•Brownsburg, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist supports the accounting team in managing incoming payments, customer billing, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role plays a key part in resolving payment discrepancies and supporting month-end closing tasks, and is responsible for efficiently setting up and maintaining customer accounts.

Requirements

One (1) to two (2) years' experience in accounting support
Knowledge of the Fair Debt Collections Acts as well as state and federal laws concerning collection activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be able to effectively communicate written and oral information
Strong mathematical and analytical skills including calculating figures and amounts
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads
Ability to read and interpret documents properly

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent in accounting

Responsibilities

Generate and process reports to prepare for invoicing
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure billing accuracy
Process and post customer payments including ACH, check, and credit card transactions
Scan check deposits and apply cash receipts to reconcile customer accounts
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
Set up new customer accounts and maintain customer accounts
Maintain accurate documentation and records within the accounting system
Release orders, credit approve customer accounts and generate daily reports when the Accounting Supervisor is out of office
Assisting with month-end closing tasks related to accounts receivable
Prepare freight charges for direct ship orders