Accts. Receivable Specialist

Federal Signal Openings•University Park, IL

18d

About The Position

The accounts receivable specialist is responsible for the accurate & timely review of all incoming remittance information & payments from customers/financial institutions and matching the payments to the appropriate invoices/orders in JDE and close the corresponding invoices.

Requirements

High School diploma with some college courses in Business with a focus on Accounting preferred.
Familiarity with collection operational procedures including reconciliation of detailed A/R activity
A minimum of 3-5 years of account receivable experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated effectiveness in a similar role.
High Value placed on JD Edwards experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work cross functionally especially with sales force/customer service departments.
Customer service oriented/good attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle large work volume and multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively to improve customer satisfaction in a non-confrontational manner
Knowledge of computers and computer software to operate effectively using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Importing and reconciliation of lockbox receipts from bank and work on exception cash application report to reconcile any differences that exist.
Create chargebacks for customer deductions and investigate reason codes for short payments
Complete month end close & reports, including tax and reconciliation of batch activity reports
Processing payments via credit cards
Research & apply wires & ACH payments
Work with state tax auditors
Resolve rebates charges, chargebacks, & credit refunds
Light collection calls for small balances
Research, process and follow through on accounts and/or projects to resolve issues and clear to completion, including customer claims/credits/debit memos to ensure compliance with customer contracts and company products.
Perform other related duties that may be assigned or associated with the responsibility of the position.
Work with customer service on incoming cash in advance payments and release of cash in advance orders when the appropriate total payment is received