Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

· Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.

· Utilizes computerized accounting software programs (SAGE, Excel, Word) to perform duties and responsibilities.

· Generates accounting statements and reports.

· Researches cash receipts, coding and posting of receipts.

· Organizes and maintains up to date financial records.

· Provides monthly financial and management reports.

· Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.

· Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers;

· Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.

· Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.

· Resolves collections by making collection calls, examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line.

· Assists in financial management and analysis, as requested.

· Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.

· Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

· Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

· Prepare and submit tax payments in a timely fashion.

• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Receive, record, and confirm accounts payable transactions.
• Receive and record requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Process payment of requests for disbursements and accounts payable transactions in a manner consistent with agency cash availability and impending expected needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Compute wages and enter data into computers for 1099 vendors.
• Contributes to a positive work environment by treating others with fairness and respect.
• Works collaboratively with fellow employees and others to achieve identified goals and objectives.
• Communicates effective, both verbally and in writing. Shares information and demonstrates ability to listen openly and empathetically to others.
• Demonstrates the ability to pro-actively plan work and proceed with a task with limited instruction. Willingly steps up to take on new responsibilities or to help a co-worker complete a task.
• Support the relationship between departments by demonstrating respectful, courteous, and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitor, and other employees.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate functional job knowledge as listed on the job description.
• Exhibits adequate skills as listed on the job description.
• Maintains professionalism in compliance with agency standards.
• Will maintain competency with technology related to job functions.

AR/AP Clerk Skills and Qualifications:

Organization, Accounting, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, Financial Software, Analyzing Information , Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Reporting Research Results, Verbal Communication

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· College level accounting classes or Accounting Degree required.

· 4-6 years hands-on Accounting experience.

· Basic computer skills and word processing.

· Good mathematical background

· Proficient with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems

· Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently

· Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers

· Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic

· Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment

· Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings

· Ability to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions

· Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment

· Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place