Job Descriptions

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for performing a wide range of accounting functions as well as administrative and office support activities.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Communication skills - written and verbal
• Planning and organizing
• Prioritizing
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Personal Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounts receivable duties, including processing customer invoices on a daily basis, communicating with salesmen to ensure customer invoices are accurate, verifying that cash receipts are posted correctly, insurance requirements are met for all orders, and all money for COD orders have been collected.
• Other accounting and general office-related duties as assigned by management.

Team Responsibilities

• Assist Credit Department with collection calls and other billing and collections activities as assigned

Key Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 4 Years of accounting experience (AP, AR, and/or General Ledger)
• Knowledge of accounting standards, conventions and principles is a must
• Experienced and skilled in bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Knowledge of accounting software, MAS 500 preferred
• Knowledge of AIA billing preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required - ability to create formulas
• Stable work background is essential
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and recordkeeping
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly sit. The employee may choose to stand and move within their working area. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to communicate. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment set for general comfort.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• No to minimal travel required

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be non-exempt.