Accounts Receivable Specialist

MBC Companies Lebanon LLC•McDonald, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts, resolving discrepancies. Carries out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines by providing clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher preferred, or relevant experience required.
3+ years’ experience in Collections or Data Analysis
3+ years’ experience in Accounts receivable
3+ years’ experience in General bookkeeping procedures and accounting principles
Proficient in relevant computer software
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data management skills.
Data entry skills and general math skills.
Time management and deadline orientation skills.
Communication skills, written and verbal, and customer focus.
Trustworthy, effective, and ability to maintain confidential information.
Working knowledge of computers and applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Performs account reconciliations and generates age analysis.
Monitors customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
Researches and resolves payment discrepancies by investigating and resolving customer queries and processing necessary credits and deductions.
Follows-up on, collects, and allocates payments.
Develops a recovery system and initiates collection efforts.
Continual open communication with customers regarding accounts.
Researches and analyzes new customer’s credit applications.
Monitors credit limits and credit holds.
Follows established procedures for processing receivables.
Maintains up-to-date billing system.
Generates and sends out invoices and credit notes.
Maintains current accounts receivable customer files.
Communicates with customers via phone, email, mail or personally.
Prepares and scans bank deposits.
Applies payments in appropriate systems.
Reviews AR aging to ensure compliance.
Provides requested reports and data analysis.
Responsible to process and follow-up on bill-backs.
Performs necessary analysis and assists with bid interpretation to ensure bill back compliance.
Contributes to accounting or other departments as needed.
Fully supports the company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Trains employees on proper and effective accounts receivable processes when needed.
Practices and promotes encouragement and respect by acknowledging and praising coworkers, vendors, and brokers.
Invests time and effort in personal development and supporting a customer-centric culture.