Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Focusrite Group • New York, NY

8h • $50,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

Manages all functions of Accounts Receivable, including day-to-day functions as well as any journal entries, reporting, or reconciliations during month end close.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite or other similar ERP.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service--Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree & minimum of two years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post customer payments (check, ACH, wire, credit card) ensuring application to correct customer and invoice(s).
• Review orders on finance hold; communicate efficiently with sales & operations teams or the customer to resolve the hold.
• Process credit applications for customers requesting terms, including reaching out to references, reviewing credit reports, & recommending a credit limit for approval to assistant controller.
• Gather and review resale certificates for customers; ensure customer record is set up accordingly; monitor expiration dates of certificates to ensure there is always a valid copy on file.
• Continually monitor and review open AR; send collections emails to customers for past due balances and escalate as needed.
• Prepare weekly AR Aging report for review with assistant controller.
• Process credit memos for customer returns.
• Maintain a good relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries in a timely manner and resolving any account discrepancies.
• Complete month end closing tasks including accruals & reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly sales tax filing.
• Continually monitor processes and raise issues or suggestions to assistant controller where improvements are needed.
• Any ad hoc reporting or tasks as requested by controller or assistant controller.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level