Accounts Receivable Representative I

About the role

Rain Bird is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable and energetic professional to assist in its accounts receivable department. This high-energy, high-volume department works with other functions across the company to safeguard assets, ensure the timely collection of customer receivables and improve the efficiency of company billing practices.

Responsibilities

• The Accounts Receivable Representative I is responsible for cash application, account reconciliation, and deduction management.
• Issues monthly statements to customers.
• Assists in the reconciliation of payment discrepancies and disputes and recommends solution and resolution alternatives.
• Perform key Accounts Receivable requirements including, but not limited to:
• Collections and cash application
• Order management, billing corrections, invoices for customer advance payments
• Account and Bank Reconciliations
• Deduction Management
• Balance A/R logs
• Maintain accounts receivable files
• Obtain proof of delivery documentation
• Prepare monthly and Ad hoc statements to customers
• Perform Month End Close processes
• Other Ad hoc duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related fields preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Application, or a related financial operations role
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy in all tasks
• PC literate in a Windows environment and with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• Must be dependable, Self-Motivated and a Team Player
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time and priority management, organization, and negotiation skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and customer account management is preferred