Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview of role:

This position will be responsible for all aspects of the receiving functions including financial, administrative and clerical services.

Responsibilities:

· Full process of Accounts Receivable including billing and cash applications

· Responsible for credit approval, cash collections and applications

· Minimize DSO through effective administration of credit policies and collection efforts

· Manage the collection of customer accounts, process customer filed bankruptcies, and manage all lien processes

· Assist with monthly close activities and audits of Account Receivable

· Manager and ensure the successful completion of day- to day collection operations to the satisfaction of management

· Maintain customer contact in a professional and courteous manner while insuring that credit exposure is limited and accounts receivable are collected in a timely manner

· Work closely with Sales Team to ensure that sales are optimized while keeping credit risk at acceptable levels

· Responsible for all billing to customers to include follow up of receipt of invoices

· Ensure that Resale and Exemption Certificates are obtained and maintained on all qualifying customers purchasing from company

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

· A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated, on-going experience in the accounts receivable area with specifics to credit and collection, a strong knowledge of Credit and Commercial Law including Bankruptcy and Lien Laws

· Able to quickly build a rapport, confidence and the trust of peers, employees, and executives

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when using such means as, but not limited to email, telephone, documents, and presentations

· Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and work efficiently to see the work through to completion using sound business judgment following company policy and procedures

· High level of flexibility, commitment and performance standards

· Knowledge of Microsoft Navision or comparable software and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor level accounting degree is preferred but not required

· In addition a CBF or CCE is preferred by not required.