Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the position

The position involves performing the posting of payments to Accounts Receivable and the collection of invoices. The focus is on researching and resolving payment discrepancies, improving Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), reducing past due receivables, and minimizing bad debt.

Responsibilities

• Investigates issues related to non-payment of outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies and initiates the required action for resolution.
• Posts cash receipts to SAP Accounts Receivable subledger and general ledger and reconciles accounts at month-end.
• Provides information as required for management reporting.
• Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Advises collectors and/or management of payment issues and recommends corrective action.
• Prioritizes and handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Periodically assists the Accounts Receivable team with collecting invoice payments.
• Special projects as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years commercial collections experience on a business-to-business basis along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of three (3) years Accounts Receivable experience in a business-to-business environment, utilizing advanced ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and experience posting to general ledger.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer applications such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience in researching issues with customer accounts and ability to follow through to resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels of management and to communicate with customers on sensitive issues in a professional customer service manner.
• Must be able to work as part of a team while working toward individual goals.
• Must be detail oriented and flexible.
• Ability to work in a self-motivated, independent environment with a good work ethic and dedication to quality with minimum supervision.