Accounts receivable specialist

Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining customer accounts by sending out billing forms in a timely manner, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Essential Functions

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Executes waivers, sworn statements, affidavits, etc. to send with billings or to secure payment.
• Communicates to admin additional paperwork needed to collect payment.
• Trains and assists new AR Specialists
• Mark ARs with collection codes for Managers to better evaluate problems.
• Reviews and applies money from suspense.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field.
• One to three years prior related work experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• A self-starter capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.

Preferred Requirements

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred, or the equivalent coursework in a related specialized field.

Physical Requirements

This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period of time – up to 8 hours a day. No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $24.04/hour and 28.85/hour. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers excellent comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, financial benefit program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.