Accounts Receivable Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable.
• Process customer credit applications with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain and update customer files, addressing changes such as name or address modifications, mergers, or mailing details.
• Manage customer tax exempt and resale certificates effectively.
• Generate insightful reports on the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Conduct thorough research to resolve customer discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with the Credit Manager to reconcile accounts receivable regularly, including COD accounts.
• Handle document filing and retrieval for accounts receivable as needed.
• Communicate changes of information to relevant employees.

Required Skills

• Showcase excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and other accounting software.
• Ability to operate various office equipment, including computers, 10-key calculators, and copiers.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers and company employees.
• Display excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related experience preferred.