Accounts Receivable Specialist

• 2-4 years of experience with collecting on business-to-business payments.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes.
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Experience working with an ERP system (JD Edwards, SAP, Dynamics, Net Suite, etc.)
• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule in Alpharetta, GA.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or other relevant field.
• Experience working within Oracle.
• Experience as a Collections Specialist or Accounts Receivable Specialist for within fleet management or enterprise level company.

The (Commercial) Accounts Receivable Specialist should have a sound knowledge of how collections action/lack of action impacts the business. Provide comprehensive weekly reports on the status of accounts within their assigned portfolio in a clear concise manner and be able to work in a team environment. Identify and help to resolve any billing and payment problems to minimize losses. The A/R Specialist is responsible for a variety of tasks and analysis, including timely cash collection and posting.

This position makes initial determination and recommendation of appropriate resolution of billing-related issues initiated by a client and is responsible for providing appropriate resolution for payment questions which balance client service with Company objectives. The Receivable Specialist has front-line interaction with fleet and account managers as well as with client’s payables staff.

• Contact clients to collect all assigned accounts in accordance with company policy
• Reconciliation of short or overpaid invoices
• Generate reports and communicate potential risks to Accounts Receivable Manager and
  ** escalate**, if necessary, in a timely manner
• Research billing history of accounts to assist in resolving client issues to maintain clean client accounts
• Initiate client contact and follow-up regarding past due receivables, aged debit and credit invoices, current billing issues, and cash receipt discrepancies (ex. over payments/short payments)
• Develop, maintain, and foster client relationships to not only perform the responsibilities inherent with the position but to also serve as a resource to address client inquiries/issues with the intention of meeting the goal of excellent customer service
• Develop Provide analysis for Sales and Account Management related to client payment history or issues to support collection efforts
• Develop and foster relationships with key internal department personnel within the Finance department as well as Client Services, Sales/Commercial, and Vehicle Operations to support client relationships
• Post customers’ payments by recording checks, ACH and wire transfer payments within established policy timelines
• Post other revenue or miscellaneous cash by verifying and entering transactions from lockbox
• Document client account related conversation within identified systems to facilitate follow-up and escalation efforts
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Compensation: $20-$23/ hour plus benefits (health, vision, dental, and 401k).

Schedule:

Hybrid (3 days onsite) in Alpharetta, GA; long term contract opportunity with potential for conversion.