Job Summary:
Provides accounts receivable support through monitoring all aspects of the collection of outstanding debts owed to a company. They check missing and unresolved payment issues, monitor overdue accounts, and prepare statements for managers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage assigned customer account base on a daily basis and maintain primary relationship with AP department at each customer
- Perform ongoing review of accounts and reports to meet objectives for DSO, % current, Deductions, and aged invoices
- Identify and apply all unapplied cash (at minimum) in the same fiscal month as posted
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers via phone and email
- Identify, address, and drive resolution for all deductions within 45 days of being posted
- Perform continuous review of accounts per bad debt and reserve requirements and alert supervisor of sensitive or critical situations that may cause a significant impact on reserves
- Complete other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently
- Effective team player and self-motivator willing to initiate change
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and demands
- Excellent time management and leadership skills
- Computer proficiencies in Excel, Word, and database software
- Detail-oriented
Education and Experience:
- Associates or higher-level degree in accounting, finance or related areas preferred but not required
- 1 - 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience or internship experience