Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary 

This position is responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties: 

• Verify transaction information by reconciling statements and transactions. 

• Collect revenue by identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments and follow up with customers as needed with calls, emails, and/or other written correspondence. 

• Perform all duties necessary to collect on aging accounts and manage past dues. 

• Prepare and finalize daily cash deposits and reports. 

• Post cash transactions to accounts and enter finalized cash receipts. 

• Research and process charge backs, returns, bad checks and customer claims of invoice payment. 

• Respond to inquiries from department personnel and customers. 

• Provide customers statements of account, copies of invoices, and payment receipts to customers as requested. 

• Record and store information via accounting software; check data entry for accuracy and proper coding. 

• Collect, analyze and summarize computerized financial information to answer general or account related questions or to prepare financial reports. 

• Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job. 

• Other duties and projects as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. 

Required Minimum Job Qualifications, Experience, Education and Training  

Education: High school diploma or GED required. 

Experience: Two to three (2-3) years of Accounts Receivable experience; 6 months to one year of customer service experience. 

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 

Preferred Education and Experience 

Education: Some college preferred. 

Experience: Some collections experience preferred. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little to no assistance.