Accounts Receivable Specialist

We've partnered with a growing organization that's looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a great opportunity with a local Grand Rapids company that will allow you to grow in your career while learning new skills along the way. The ideal candidate will be self motivative, have a passion for learning and wants to add more financial and analytical skills to their experience. If you're seeking a positive and encouraging environment, this opportunity will be a great fit for you!

Accounts Receivable Specialist Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable transactions, including cash application and invoice generation
• Follow up on past-due accounts and collaborate with the sales team to resolve outstanding issues, including reviews of aging reports with comments
• Reconcile applied cash and prepare related reports
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly AR performance reports
• Sales analysis of products, including weekly review of trends, patterns, and insight into profitability
• Utilize sales tax software to set up and maintain sales tax exemptions and review expiring exemptions
• Complete complex credit process for recycling material purchases
• Work with customer service to resolve sales tax issues
• Investigate and resolve AR-related issues for assigned customer accounts
• Set up new customers in ERP system and maintain customer account information Including following process and credit checks. Flag concerns
• Create manual invoices, process adjustments, and correct billing errors as needed
• Communication and track issues, roadblocks, or delays, ensuring timely resolution
• Using problem solving processes to identify root problems and recommend solutions
• Support system upgrades, process improvements, and AR software enhancements through real life processes & data testing
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and find solutions
• Recommend past due accounts for reserve and work with collection agency for collections
• Ensure all AR activities comply with corporate policies and standards
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
  
  

Accounts Receivable Specialist Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Use of and solid understanding of ERP systems and financial accounting principles; QAD experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers, sales team, and internal employees. Ability to collaborate across teams for problem solving
• Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex accounts receivable issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration within Finance and Operations teams
  
  

Salary: $60,000-$75,000

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