Accounts Receivable Specialist

ACCURATE GROUP LLC•Independence, OH

15d•$45,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Accurate Group is seeking an experienced Hybrid Accounts Receivable Specialist for our growing accounting department in our Independence, Ohio office. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a position that performs account billing and collection duties to ensure the accurate, complete and timely recordkeeping of client receivables within the organization. This is a hybrid position due to workflow needs with co-workers being out on PTO, sick or having any emergencies that may take place.

Requirements

Minimum of four to ten years of experience and/or training
Associates degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school or equivalent experience in Accounts Receivable.
One to two years’ experience with account collections and general understanding of double entry accounting concepts is required.
Must be ok with 2-3 in the office and this could vary through as the needs of the business demand (ex. Training, month end, etc)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Experience in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience using General Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and experience utilizing Microsoft Great Plains software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting duties including, but not limited to cash applications, journal entries, account reconciliations and billing.
Responsible for billing client invoices and reconciling accounts receivable balances by clients.
Prepares client receivable ageing reports and reviews with Manager to determine payment trends.
Works closely with sales staff and clients to assure timely receipt of billing remittance.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment. Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve the goals of the organization. This position is required to train new hires to the group, and existing team members so everyone is cross trained, so workflow continues during co-workers being out on an emergency, sick leave or other PTO time.
Ability to analyze the processes responsible for, recommend efficiencies to the process to management as well as any improvements, and work with management to implement the identified changes.
General understanding of double entry accounting concepts.
Prior account collections experience.