Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Processes accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Computes, posts, and records accounts receivable data.
• Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Facilitates payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generates financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Solves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Solves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Solves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit line.
• Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
• Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
• Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing plans and forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects and isolate and resolve problems within fixed time frames.
• Good computer skills, specifically knowledge of spreadsheet and data processing software.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedure.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a related field is required.