Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist - TEMP

RANDYS Worldwide•Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RANDYS Worldwide, a leading manufacturing and distribution business in the automotive aftermarket, is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist for our Everett, WA Corporate Office. This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of all operational aspects of accounts receivable, collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and customer service. The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a crucial role in managing key assigned accounts as well as a portfolio of assigned delinquent accounts, have excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service. Strategic Account Management Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department and organizational results. Initiate collection efforts, including account reconciliation, sending statements, and contacting customers via phone or email Perform account reconciliations timely and accurately Focus on lowering past-due balances for assigned accounts Prioritize and maintain a portfolio of key accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment resolution. Ability to multitask Provide improvement and streamline solutions about collecting on key accounts Conduct regular financial health assessments for assigned accounts Identify and analyze customer aging for discrepancies and opportunities for improvement Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of collection activities Will play an essential role in assisting the Accounts Receivable Manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring standard operating procedures to ensure timely research and resolution that pertain to collection activities Prepare and distribute reports on assigned portfolio aging for key performance indicators Work collaboratively with sales and customer service teams to address customer issues Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments and account balances Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in similar role
Strong understanding of accounts receivable principles and processes
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Effective communication and negotiation skills with the capability to interact effectively with both internal and external customers.
Strong interpersonal abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with ERP systems, GP preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP systems, GP preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Initiate collection efforts, including account reconciliation, sending statements, and contacting customers via phone or email
Perform account reconciliations timely and accurately
Focus on lowering past-due balances for assigned accounts
Prioritize and maintain a portfolio of key accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment resolution.
Ability to multitask
Provide improvement and streamline solutions about collecting on key accounts
Conduct regular financial health assessments for assigned accounts
Identify and analyze customer aging for discrepancies and opportunities for improvement
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of collection activities
Will play an essential role in assisting the Accounts Receivable Manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring standard operating procedures to ensure timely research and resolution that pertain to collection activities
Prepare and distribute reports on assigned portfolio aging for key performance indicators
Work collaboratively with sales and customer service teams to address customer issues
Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments and account balances
Other duties as assigned