Accounts Receivable Specialist

Propelis • Louisville, KY

13d • $20 - $24

About The Position

A detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ Accounts Receivable and Collection experience who will take full ownership of the A/R & Collection job responsibilities. The AR Specialist will be responsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues and generate weekly aging reports in a timely manner. Must have knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and SAP. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask daily. The AR Specialist must possess excellent communication skills as they will frequently collaborate with varying levels of management and host calls with customers on behalf of Propelis.

Requirements

• Skills required: Strong attention to detail, general accounting knowledge, strong math aptitude, ability to meet deadlines, excellent research and resolution skills, excellent organizational skills, self-starter, able to work in fast-paced environment, excellent communication and customer service skills, ability to work in a team environment with a team together attitude.
• Minimum 2-year Associate’s degree, or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable may replace education requirements
• Advanced computer skills with a focus within Excel and SAP

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues and provide quality customer service.
• Issue credits and re-bill documents to billing department where appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate aging report – identifying delinquencies and solution for collecting accounts at terms.
• Prepare reports according to specific deadlines for management and customers.
• Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates on invoices.
• Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.
• Actively resolve billing problems and account delinquencies, discussing with AR Supervisor and AR Manager a plan for resolution.
• Prepare and author correspondence to customers encouraging payment of delinquent accounts.
• Make outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
• Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements to ensure a minimal past due each month.
• Must be proficient in Excel, with skills in creating spreadsheets, formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Strong knowledge in SAP.
• Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned by AR Management.

Benefits

• Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree