Credit & AR Specialist

Millcraft•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Millcraft Paper Company invites applications for the full-time position of Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist. Reporting to the Credit Manager, the Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist will be directly responsible for the collection efforts on customer accounts by reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on account activities and help identify trends or areas of concern. A successful candidate should have strong customer service skills as you will be communicating with internal and external customers to resolve issues concerning customer accounts, invoices, and payments. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, developed written and verbal communication skills are necessary when working in this role. Organizational skills are crucial with the ability to pay close attention to detail will ensure that records and reports are accurate.

Requirements

Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service
Proficient in mathematical concepts with intermediate aptitude
Solid understanding of core finance, accounting, and bookkeeping principles
Exceptional Credit and time management skills and a strong attention to detail
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
Adept at thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
Positive attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve departmental goals
1-2+ years of Credit and Accounts Receivable experience
Microsoft Office and basic PC skills at an intermediate level
Experience with accounting systems (Axapta/ AX a plus)

Nice To Haves

Associate and/ or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Credit Manager in maintaining AR within corporate guidelines and DSO
Complete timely collection contact with customers to obtain payment for outstanding invoices
Monitor customer account aging’s to ensure timely contact with customers
Collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Establish and maintain rapport with customers and ability to interact comfortably with others
Assist with monitoring of new accounts and set up in Microsoft AX ERP System
Work with customer and the Credit Manager to resolve customer AR issues
Download and review deposit activity from the bank and batch detail report from the credit card processor
Collect and post customer payments that are received in the lockbox
Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit card transactions and store deposits
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Follow established procedures for managing short paid invoices, unauthorized debits, NSF checks, and unapplied payments
Maintain AR records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectable amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Communicate with internal and external customers to investigate customer queries and resolve outstanding issues
Assist with handling and documenting communications regarding customer account requests, invoice requests, statement requests, payment requests, payment promises, etc.
Assist with bank audits and special projects that arise within the department
Process AR adjustments