Finance Specialist

Slingco•Smyrna, GA

2d•$60,000

About The Position

We’re searching for a skilled finance specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and confident approach when communicating with customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies
Ability to work accurately, efficiently and to deadlines
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong mathematical skills
Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability with the broader Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to keep company and partner confidences
Experience using accounting ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central.
Prior experience working in a small to mid-sized business environment
Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)

Responsibilities

Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoicing data for international shipments
Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with international and local financial requirements
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
Prepare and verify export documentation for commercial invoicing in compliance with international exporting requirements
Monitor accounting email for incoming queries