Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
Apple Tree Dental is a nationally recognized, innovative non-profit group practice committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages and abilities. We serve communities both at our Centers for Dental Health and through mobile and on-site services in long-term care and assisted living facilities, Head Start centers, group homes, and schools. We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Corporate Team at our Mounds View Center. This role is an essential part of our Billing department, responsible for managing incoming payments and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records.
Requirements
- Strong mathematical skills
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management and detail orientation
- Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite
Nice To Haves
- Associateâs degree or equivalent
- Experience in accounts receivable
Responsibilities
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
- Creating reports and balance sheets that document overall profits and losses
- Updating client accounts based on payment or contact information
- Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges
- Matching payments to invoice numbers or sales orders
- Managing an Accounts Receivable ledger and Accounts Receivable files
- Submitting daily reports to management on accounts receivable operations
- Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
- Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
- Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
- Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements
- Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting
Benefits
- Meaningful Work â Make a difference in a mission-driven, patient-centered practice.
- Professional Growth â Gain valuable experience in a supportive team environment.
- Inclusive Workplace â Work in a welcoming setting where all contributions are valued.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
