Sr Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Specialist oversees the recording and collection of customer invoices, ensuring accurate and timely processing and payment. This role also assesses the credit worthiness of new and existing customers. The position directly supports the Finance and Sales teams through customer account management and provides analytical and reporting support for AR and Finance activities, including but not limited to account aging, collections efforts and status, AR department activity, and information required to support sales tax filings and audits.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and external teams
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative in completing assigned tasks and responsibilities
- Thorough understanding of accounts receivable and billing policies and procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, with strong emphasis on Excel
- Associate degree with an accounting concentration; or minimum 5-7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with modern accounting tools and processes, including ERP systems, invoice and billing platforms, and Excel
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external departments in support of the AR processes and business needs
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage interruptions, and prioritize workload
- Ability to be onsite in support of the Finance team and business needs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Responsibilities
- Ensures receivables are correctly processed in a timely manner
- Ensures accurate and timely application of cash and payments received
- Performs and manages collection activity for assigned accounts
- Identifies, addresses and corrects discrepancies in accounts or billings
- Conducts credit checks and provides recommendations to management
- Serves as a liaison between clients and internal clerks to negotiate acceptable payment plans, with management support as needed
- Refers overdue accounts to collections when appropriate
- Reviews and revises credit hold status on assigned accounts as needed
- Provides accurate reports and analysis on financial data and metrics, including intercompany activity, AR aging and related account reconciliations
- Oversees and manages third-party commissions and rebates process
- Assists management with data analysis and reporting
- Supports audit requirements as needed
- Provides guidance to the AR team regarding policies, procedures, and best practices
- Posts and distributes invoices to customers
- Ability to be onsite as needed in support of both the Finance department and overall business needs
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
