Accounts Receivable

AstroTurf•Dalton, GA

5d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for managing collections, assisting accounts receivable manager in billing, customer and job set-up, and maintenance of job files including error checks in billing. Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Contributing to process improvements, assisting in analysis of trends, and driving automation.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; Associate degree required
1+ year experience
Organization
Data Entry Skills
General Math Skills
Financial Software
Analyzing Information
Attention to Detail
Thoroughness
Reporting Research Results
Verbal and written communication
bookkeeping
accounting

Responsibilities

Post customer payments by accurately recording cash, check, ACH, and credit card transactions.
Maintain and update accounts receivable by totaling unpaid invoices and ensuring all balances are recorded correctly.
Verify the validity of account discrepancies and resolve authorized deductions through appropriate adjusting entries.
Investigate and resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following established pending‑deduction procedures.
Support collection efforts by reviewing customer payment plans, payment history, credit limits, and overall account status.
Maintain invoice accounts and summarize receivables to support accurate reporting and month‑end close.
Review AIA billing documents for errors, missing information, or inconsistencies, ensuring compliance with contract and project requirements.
Gather and input customer information, including background research used to support credit limit decisions.
Maintain up‑to‑date customer account records while monitoring open invoices, aging schedules, and delinquency trends.
Communicate with customers regarding billing questions, payment status, outstanding balances, and account issues.
Analyze customer payment behavior to identify trends, evaluate credit risk indicators, and provide insights that support collection strategies and cash‑flow forecasting.
Participate in process improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Support automation efforts by identifying repetitive tasks that can be streamlined and assisting with testing and implementation of improved A/R workflows.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and improve data integrity.
Utilize accounting software tools to enhance efficiency in payment posting, reconciliation, reporting, and documentation.