Accounts Receivable Specialist

Algona, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision the Accounts Receivable Specialist will carry out the day-to-day duties of maintaining the accounts receivable ledger performing ad-hoc accounting duties and act as a back-up to the Accounts Payable Specialists.

Reporting Relationships:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Post cash and wire receipts in lock box to accounts receivable sub-ledger
Run multiple accounts receivable reports
Maintain records of invoices debit and credit memoranda
Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries
Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deduction procedures
Verify validity of accounts discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales department and customers
Maintain good relationships with customers
Send customer invoices and credit memoranda via email or surface mail
Match invoice with pick list
Scan invoice and pick list into archived router
Continuous collections via phone and email
Email statements to customers on a weekly basis
Bi-weekly update of A/R past due report Mondays and Thursdays
Maintain accounts receivable and cash received log
Reconcile Accounts Receivable before month end close
Provide support in accounts payable as needed including: matching invoices to checks print POs for three-way match voucher pack assistance input vendor invoices and coding
May occasionally perform special projects
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

Ability to concentrate on details and accuracy in execution of tasks
Proficient in 10-key adding machines and computer literate
Familiarity with Accounts Receivable required
Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and MAPICS system preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel)
Follow policies and procedures
Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Knowledge of database software order processing systems
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Level of Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent education
Associate degree and/or Accounting Certificate preferred

Required Experience:

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