AR Specialist

AR Specialist

Under minimal supervision the accounts receivable specialist will participate in the daily operations of the company’s accounts receivable collections cycle. The position requires the ability to operate in multiple capacities including collections, issue resolutions, and ensure completions of daily cash application and customer account reconciliation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES – other duties may be assigned

• Proper recording and application of cash, management of outstanding invoices in a timely manner in ERP.
• Properly navigate and maintain customer’s and government portals for invoice upload and payment research.
• Expected stable weekly collection efforts.
• Communicate and work with in-house customer representatives, as well as customers for collections.
• Reporting of Aged Receivables.
• Maintain control of all collection calls and ensure monthly company metrics are achieved.
• Set up and review new customer accounts and process credit report through D & B.
• Maintain customer files.
• Support Accounting department and performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• High school diploma or equivalent with college level accounting experience
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, analytical skills and AVANTE ERP (desirable).
• Able to problem solve and handle a variety of issues.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as an individual contributor.
• Able to work autonomously and able to prioritize tasks.