Associate, Accounts Receivable

• • • Account Receivable Associate The Account Receivable Associate is responsible for overseeing the monthly collection of payments, providing follow-up with clients whose accounts are outstanding and ensuring effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. Monthly Aging

• Oversee the monthly aging reports
• Collect on any past dues, with onus on 45 days and over, followed by 60 days
• Calling customers with orders on hold

Credit Applications/New Customers

• Set-up and oversee all new customer accounts
• Review and process all Credit Applications for new and potential customers

Account Specific Functions

• Returns- Disputing and/or confirming any shortages or price discrepancy’s with the proper sales individual.
• Produce POD’s and copies of invoices for customers as requested
• Organize folders after use/ filing system including daily invoices
• Obtain Pre-Authorizations of all credit card orders
• Break down EDI customer invoices

Cash Application

• Record checks on Excel spreadsheet
• Apply checks within our accounts receivable system
• Total all physical checks to match spreadsheet and receivables system

*Other Duties and Responsibilities as directed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, business preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in customer service
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• The ability to work professionally and efficiently within the department
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including phone etiquette
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Very effective organizational skills
• Accounting and math skills
• Team building skills