Accounts Receivable Specialist

New Albany Industries•New Albany, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the company's full accounts receivable cycle, including customer billing, cash application, collections, and account reconciliation. Keeps AR records accurate and current. Collects customer balances on time to support cash flow and accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Basic Microsoft Office experience, especially in Excel
2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
Good interpersonal communication skills
Basic Computer Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Skilled at analytic thinking and data analysis
Knowledge and understanding of standard collection procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or coursework in accounting or business
ERP system experience
Experience with lockbox or ACH remittance processing

Responsibilities

Prepares and issues accurate, timely customer service invoices, statements, and billing corrections in line with contract and pricing terms.
Maintains customer master data, including billing contacts, payment terms, and sales tax exemption certificates.
Posts and applies customer payments received by check, ACH, wire, lockbox, and credit card to the correct invoices every day.
Works with customers, account managers, sales, and internal departments to identify and resolve issues.
Researches and resolves unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and duplicate payments.
Processes credit memos, adjustments, and refunds within set approval limits.
Coordinates collections activity with the Manager and others on the collections team.
Prepares reports, charts, and figures based on credit and collections data.
Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts.
Able to take direction, accept responsibility for a task, dig into the details & follow through to conclusion.
Demonstrates initiative and proactive approach to resolving past due accounts.
Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.