Specialist, Accounts Receivable (Full Time)
Department : Accounting & Finance
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Greenwood Village, CO
Compensation : $28.00 - $32.00 / hour
Description
The Specialist, Accounts Receivable researches customer deductions from invoiced payments, resolves discrepancies, obtains necessary documentation, and collects invalid deductions from customers. Assists with other A / R functions, including, but not limited to, customer payment collection.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Conducts accounts receivable processes, including accurate and timely miscellaneous invoicing, monitoring of aging reports, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Conducts payment collection calls and correspondence to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
- Research and resolve customer chargebacks (i.e. short pays / deductions), billing discrepancies, and disputes promptly and professionally.
- Obtains necessary deduction documentation from internal and external resources and requests repayment of invalid deductions as necessary.
- Record and reconcile customer payments, allocate them correctly, and research and resolve unapplied funds
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing issues, payment terms, and account balances
- Processes write-offs, credit memos, and debit memos transactions as appropriate and approved
- Perform ad hoc customer reporting as needed for customers, sales personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Deals professionally with issues of a confidential nature.
- Supports the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounts receivable department.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education and Formal Training
High school diploma or equivalent requiredSome college coursework in accounting or a related field preferredMinimum two (2) years of experience in accounts receivable and chargebacks experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Ability
Proficient in Dynamics Great Plains or similar accounting software requiredIntermediate MS Office experience (Excel, Outlook)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh standards of accuracy and high-level attention to detailExcellent communication skills, written and verbalAbility to work collaboratively with customers, internal and externalSelf-motivated and directed, able to handle high transaction volume and deadlinesBenefits
Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and flexible spending accounts (To be eligible for benefits, the employee must work at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month))401(k) with employer matchPaid holidays and competitive vacation / sick pay plansTuition assistance programEmployee stock ownership program (ESOP)