Under the general direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS) will primarily focus on reviewing sales orders for billing, invoicing, and customer collections.
The ARS will primarily focus on ensuring cash receipts are applied to the appropriate invoice daily.
The CAS will collaborate with all areas of the business, which requires a great deal of collaboration with internal & external stakeholders. This position will require an agile mindset, the ability to execute change quickly, accurate data entry skills, and an eye for detail.
What You’ll Do:
Timely process cash receipts by ensuring payments are applied to the invoices according to the remittances
Communicate unapplied payments to internal and external customers when needed
Research & resolve unapplied payments
Contact customers to obtain remittances & for payment verification
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement solutions that enhance cash application efficiencies
Ongoingly analyze, track & monitor trends within the cash application process to identify areas of opportunity and develop strategies to improve the auto post rate & efficiencies.
Manage & research variances related to cash discounts
Research & reconcile misapplied & complex payment issues
Process credit card payments
Research credit card payment errors and discrepancies
Ensure all payments are reconciled in the ERP and bank daily & monthly
Document daily collection activities
Weekly prepare & present reports on cash application performance
Ensure files and transaction records are updated in a timely and appropriate manner
Qualifications & Interests:
A minimum of three years’ experience in Accounts Receivable/Billing/Collections.
Intermediate Microsoft applications required (Excel, Word & Outlook).
Basic knowledge of O2C (Order to Cash) cycle.
Strong customer focus experience with a result-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and heavy work volume within time constraints.
Ability to maintain duties with accuracy, consistency, and quality in a fast paced and agile environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking & problem-solving skills to present alternatives or create actionable plans.
Comfortable initiating & leading meetings and executing agendas
Required Education:
High school diploma required
College degree in Accounting, Finance preferred or equivalent level of experience
Requirements
A minimum of three years’ experience in Accounts Receivable/Billing/Collections.
Intermediate Microsoft applications required (Excel, Word & Outlook).
Basic knowledge of O2C (Order to Cash) cycle.
Strong customer focus experience with a result-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and heavy work volume within time constraints.
Ability to maintain duties with accuracy, consistency, and quality in a fast paced and agile environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking & problem-solving skills to present alternatives or create actionable plans.
Comfortable initiating & leading meetings and executing agendas