Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist

Job Description Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist Position Summary The Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist is to administer, review and advocate all aspects of the billing cycle to ensure the timely processing of invoices and efficient collection of receivables of the Company. The Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist is responsible for coordinating and processing all new companies applying for credit, ensuring accurate research is performed on payment histories and credit of prospective customers and reports to the Accounting Manager. Essential Job Functions Generate and review the accounts receivable aging report on a daily basis to identify collection opportunitiesMaintain accurate customer contact history regarding collectionsMaintain an average receivable turn that is in accordance with company standards by effectively communicating with customers to ensure timely payment of invoicesPost and disseminate all invoices for all Company divisions and coordinate with other employees as necessary to ensure that billing is accurate and timelyFollow up on, collect and allocate paymentsPerform account reconciliationsMonitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularitiesMaintain accounts receivable customer files and recordsDistribute credit applications and process as necessary in accordance with the company's credit approval policyAttach and maintain all necessary documentation to invoices and fileReceive and post payments to customer accounts and prepare the daily bank depositAssist other office personnel in answering phones as neededPerforms other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Controller Education / Experience / Certification High school diploma or equivalentThree (3) years Collections / A/R experience with financial and PC experience; transportation and/or crane & rigging experience preferredBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferredMS Great Plains experience preferredProficient in MS ExcelHeavy Collections experience preferredValid driver's license with clean driving record required WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics listed below are those that must be met by the Accounts Receivable clerk to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; may occasionally be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Benefits Medical, dental, visionShort term disability Long term disabilityBasic life / AD&D insurance401(k) planSupplemental Paid holidaysPaid vacation