Accounts Receivable Specialist I
Job Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist I is responsible for preparing, verifying, reconciling, and posting external and internal customer invoices and/or payments and transactions related to the organization's accounts receivables.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Creates invoices for all organizational divisions per established practices; reconciles billing data to final invoice information; submits invoices to external and internal customers.
- Establishes and maintains open and positive communication with external and internal customers.
- Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, or mailing delivery status.
- Maintains the Accounts Receivable Outlook shared email, including triaging to other accounts receivable specialists and investigating answers to customer inquiries.
- Maintains a 24-48 hour turnaround time to address customer inquiries.
- Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
- Performs collection functions, including drafting correspondence for standard past-due accounts, identifying delinquent accounts, and contacting delinquent account holders to request payment.
- Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the Manager's and other staff's assistance.
- Collaborates with the Manager to reconcile accounts receivable every month.
- Assists in generating monthly billing statements and reports.
- Assists the Manager in reconciling revenue accounts monthly.
- Uses electronic systems to communicate and maintain documentation.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, related software, and other accounting software programs; Enterprise ERP/MUNIS experience preferred.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculators, and copiers.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Ability to interact professionally with external and internal customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associates or bachelors degree in accounting is preferred.
- At least four years of related experience is required. A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
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