AR Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing the company's receivables process to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient billing and collections. This role involves maintaining and creating customer files, overseeing daily AR activities including invoicing, cash applications, and credit management, and reconciling customer accounts with precision. The specialist will monitor outstanding balances, identify overdue accounts, and communicate professionally with customers to resolve payment issues while maintaining strong relationships. In addition, the position includes processing inventory adjustments and intercompany transfers. The ideal candidate will possess an associate's degree (bachelor's degree in accounting preferred), strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or accounting software, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently. Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required.

Monitor Accounts :

Maintain or create customer file.

Direct daily AR activities including invoicing, cash application, and credit management.

Ensure customer accounts are reconciled accurately.

Regularly review the company's accounts receivable to identify overdue accounts.

Contact customers with overdue accounts via phone, email, or written correspondence.

Communicate professionally and empathetically, maintaining positive relationships while addressing payment issues.

Inventory

Process inventory adjustment and intercompany transfers.

Position Requirements

Associate's degree or combination of education and commensurate work experience required; bachelor's degree in accounting field preferred.

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or experience with accounting software.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Mandarin speaking is preferred but not required.

Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.