Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description Summary: Responsible for the day to day AR functions of the company, ensuring timely billing and payment of invoices, associated recordkeeping and research to support and enhance our customer service delivery and smooth accounting practices.  

Essential Duties:

The duties listed below are the essential functions of this position, and they may change as the needs of the company demand. All associates are expected to do what is necessary to get the work done and to cooperate fully with their supervisor’s requests for additional or altered duties.

 Prepare and process invoices for customers using applicable software, according to internal quality/process guidelines and deadlines.

• Work closely with internal department team members to resolve questions or issues.
• Answer inquiries from customers and vendors, research issues and resolve to satisfaction while protecting company interests and delivering excellent customer service.
• Prepare and make bank deposits.
• Receive and send mail, sort and deliver internally. Run to Post Office as needed.
• Be able to work independently with little day to day supervision.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education/Training/Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in a directly related accounting position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a clear understanding and application of GAAP and office procedures for quality accounting practices.
• Must have strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing and spreadsheets software (MSWord, Excel, CRM).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work in the office regularly, or pivot to working at home should emergency situations arise.
• Ability to attend work per assigned schedule and attend meetings with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to bend and lift up to 25 lbs.