Accounting AR Specialist

Non-Exempt/Hourly

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

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Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in invoicing clients, cash posting, collection efforts and overall accounting administration.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

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• Reconcile and review billing data with contract terms and company policies.

• Prepare invoices for timely distribution to clients.

• Upload invoices to customer portals or distribute via email.

• Issue Credit memos and adjustments as necessary.

• Proactively resolve billing and payment issues or discrepancies

• Process incoming payments and apply accurately to customer accounts.

• Oversee accounts receivable collection efforts including internal escalation on difficult collections.

• Prepare accounts receivable reporting.

• Collaborate with accounting and lines of business on accounting inquiries and correspondence.

• Assist Controller with accounting initiatives.

• Serve as back-up resource for A/P Specialist.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

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• 3+ years of working experience in accounting for finance

• Degree preferred (accounting or business preferred) but a minimum of High School Graduate

• Experience with invoice production.

• Experience with payment/cash posting.

• Lockbox experience desirable.

• Experience with accounts receivable collections.

• Previous experience with QuickBooks (Enterprise or desktop preferred – Intermediate knowledge)

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High level or organization and detail management.