Accounts Receivable Specialist

Focused on the electrical, network infrastructure and HVAC markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry in unprecedented growth. We are all about Making Connections, and we know our future success depends on the collective talents and experiences of our people and their ability to come together for our customers and communities. With locations across North America, NSI has the size and breadth to provide opportunities to grow and develop. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fast-paced and growing workplace to continuously learn and thrive, we want to hear from you!
Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist 
Location: Huntersville, NC
Job Summary:
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist at our company, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting transactions. This position demands a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new policies and procedures to drive improvements in departmental and organizational efficiency.
Essential Functions
Customer Management: Assist with setting up new customers in Netsuite.
Transaction Processing: Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts receivable data.
Account and Expense Management: Understand customer accounts and cost centers; resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
 Reconciliation and Compliance: Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling customer accounts and statements.
Month End and Reporting: Assist with month-end closing procedures and maintain confidential information.
Payment Processing: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payments on account
Communication: Correspond with customers professionally and timely and serve as a backup for other office functions as required.
General Position Requirements

• Education: Minimum High School diploma; a related college degree is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in a similar role, preferably with a manufacturer or distributor.

Skills:

• Knowledge of accounts Receivable, general accounting procedures, and relevant accounting standards.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to follow written work instructions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Learning Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Business Acumen
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
BODY POSITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
BODY MOVEMENTS: The employee must have a full range of body movements, including the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
BODY SENSES: Must have command of all five senses – sight, hearing, touch, perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
STRENGTH: NA
Work Environment:
This position works indoors in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment.
Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.