Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our corporate accounting team. This role will work out of our Detroit Lakes, MN, Plymouth, MN, Madison, WI, or Birmingham, AL location. As our Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable and credit management for SJE and its subsidiaries. You will deliver excellent customer service, maintain open communication with employees, distributors, representatives, and customers, and serve as a strategic partner to the sales team by developing a strong understanding of our customers and their accounts.
Requirements
- Accounts receivable processes, including cash application, credit management, collections, and account reconciliation.
- Providing responsive, professional service to customers and internal partners.
- Reviewing account activity, aging, deductions, and related reports with a high degree of accuracy.
- Managing multiple priorities and meeting recurring billing, payment, reporting, and audit deadlines.
- Communicating clearly and building productive working relationships across accounting, sales, customers, distributors, and representatives.
Nice To Haves
- A 2-year degree in Accounting or equivalent degree and 2-3 years of experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply cash receipts to customer accounts, including e-commerce sales for all domestic subsidiaries.
- Resolve customer account discrepancies while keeping an exceptional customer experience at the center of your work.
- Maintain customer contacts regarding timely payments and adequate documentation for deductions across all domestic subsidiaries.
- Proactively monitor customer aging and manage collection efforts.
- Work with agencies on new-customer setup and credit approval.
- Prepare accurate audit information, recurring-revenue billing, and accounts receivable aging analysis.
- Manage the commission process in partnership with internal and external sales representatives, ensuring accurate and timely payments and reports.
- Communicate with the sales team regarding marketing programs, customer receipts, and deductions, and provide reports on customer activity.
Benefits
- Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year
- 8 paid holidays
- health insurance
- life insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
