The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist prepares accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger and management reports. This person compiles data necessary to complete reports and maintains relevant records.
Enter monthly invoices, debit notes, and credit notes into accounting system.
Process deposits against the appropriate customers and accounts.
Balance deposits in the accounting system.
Follow systems of checks and balances.
Allocate broker commissions for payment.
Answer internal and external customer calls.
Update customer-related information in accounting system.
Identify and resolve problems in timely manner.
Follow up on delinquent accounts and own accountability for open items.
Collect and post claim payments against monthly invoices in accounting system.
Enter and process monthly fee claims for ancillary product offerings via claim system.
Requirements
2+ years of experience working in an accounting system, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, auditing, and billing.
Resides in Amherst, New York, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the local office.
Previous experience with FTP ( File Transfer Protocol ) file transfers.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail.
Problem solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Able to meet monthly deadlines.
Customer service skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Education Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience (high school diploma or GED + 2 years of relevant experience).