Accounts Receivable

Pratt Industries•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Accounts Receivable, is primary responsible to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to the company’s accounts receivable function.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred
2-3 years’ experience with accounts payable or general accounting
Proficient MS Word, MS Excel , MS Office and SAP
Strong time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
High degree of attention to detail
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Strong analytic abilities
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)
Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles
Quality standards – both ISO and QS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform consistent and proactive collection efforts on aging accounts receivable via email and phone
Work directly with customers to research and resolve issues delaying payments
Accurately apply incoming payments (check, ACH, wire, and credit card) to open invoices in ERP
Process customer credit card transactions and understand how authorizations and settlements function
Maintain customer billing and contact records with accuracy and timeliness
Recommend accounts for escalation or credit hold
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies
Monitor customer credit limits; review, approve, and escalate accounts as needed
Create and apply credit memos appropriately
Maintain exemption certificates and assist with compliance audits as needed
Use dispute resolution techniques to resolve payment or billing conflicts effectively
Contribute to AR process improvements and automation initiatives
Clearly document collection activity, payment status, and resolution steps in the AR system
Serves as Front Office Receptionist
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed