Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Past Due Accounts, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Unapplied Cash
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