The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for effective management, analysis and problem resolution of the company’s outstanding accounts and the application of payments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions.
- Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers.
- Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections to customer accounts.
- Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verifying totals, and preparing reports.
- Researches and negotiates chargeback claims.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and / or Experience :
High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate.College level accounting coursework or an Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.2 years of hands-on Accounting experience in accounts receivable - Ecommerce preferred.Computer Skills :
Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, & OutlookWorking knowledge of financial reporting software – MAS100