Overview of the Role:
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be instrumental in managing the financial transactions related to customer payments. Your primary duties include tracking and monitoring outstanding debts, ensuring accurate and timely collection of payments, and collaborating with other departments to maintain financial accuracy. You will be responsible for securing payments by verifying receipts, resolving discrepancies, and performing essential administrative tasks such as data entry, invoice preparation, and client communications. Additionally, you will process bank deposits, manage collections, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support the monthly financial closing process. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
Responsibilities:
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Ready and maintain financial and business transactions
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Ensure the company receives payments for goods and services
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Work with other departments to ensure that the correct amounts are collected in a timely manner
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Secure payment by verifying and posting receipts, and resolving any discrepancies
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Perform administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts
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Process bank deposits and post customer payments as received
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Responsible for collections
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Reconcile balance sheet accounts and AR aging to the general ledger
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Create and post journal entries and process account adjustments
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Assist with monthly financial closing process
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Timely preparation of financial reporting to Accounting Manager
Qualifications & Education:
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2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or in a related field
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred
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Certified Public Accountant preferred
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Experience with Client Billing Portals
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong organizations ability
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Effective corporate communication and time management skills
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Ability to consistently meet all deadlines