AR Specialist II - Bilingual

Genuine Parts Company • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the AR Specialist II provides Accounts Receivable and general accounting support to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills in dealing with vendors and internal customers.
• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and manage time well.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with Peoplesoft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contacts external customers to expedite payment & collections processes.
• Works within third party payment portals to ensure all invoices have been submitted to external customers both accurately and timely, meeting all customer requirements.
• Provides appropriate documentation such as proofs of delivery to internal and external customers to support invoice validity.
• Provides reporting to both internal and external customers.
• Processes incoming payments on an exception basis.
• Processes credit card payments.
• Assists external customers in setting up EFT payments.
• Researches and corrects misapplied and/or unapplied payments.
• Identifies issues preventing collections and communicate with appropriate departments.
• Works with external customers to provide remittances.
• May mentor lower level employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Independently provides support in collections and AR cleanup efforts while working closely with branches.

Benefits

• options for healthcare coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED