Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the Role

Apply basic principles of accounting to perform a variety of accounting activities including maintaining accounting records and reports, receiving, processing and posting payments on accounts, answering accounting questions and resolving account issues, maintaining valid sales tax exemption certificates, and assisting with sales tax inquiries. Also responsible for participating in the collection of delinquent accounts.

Responsibilities

• Function as an individual contributor by receiving, processing, and posting payments, setting up accounts for payment, and assisting with inquiries/account research.
• Verify and file tax exemption certifications; process sales tax adjustments.
• Complete portal invoicing and electronic invoice uploading; send out billing statements.
• Post customer payments received from Lockbox and/or ACH, and process physical checks with desktop deposit.
• Communicate with vendors, contractors, etc., to answer questions and resolve payment issues.
• Process credit card payments received and maintain the credit card settlement account.
• Monitor accounts receivables support email account and research and respond to inquiries.
• Review cash logs from branches.
• Review account activity and provide reports to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collect on accounts that are past the account’s payment terms.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Basic knowledge of SX.e or other ERP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to process transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage time, handle multiple activities/projects, and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with staff and customers.
• Ability to research, analyze, and solve basic problems, with the ability to implement resolutions.
• Ability to attentively listen and effectively communicate in oral and written format.