Accounts Receivable Specialist

Benefits:

• (EAP) Employee Assistance Program
• Ancillary Benefits like Critical Illness
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview

At Service Master by T.A. Russell, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive business forward. Our accounts receivable department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. We’re searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
• Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
• Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements
• Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Superb time management and detail orientation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Ability to keep company and partner confidences
• Proficiency with Quick Books Online and one of the commonly used accounting
• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in accounts receivable
• Experience in driving process improvement
• Must pass a background check
• Must be able to use all office equipment

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Heavy physical activity is not required. Extended periods of computer screen usage and long periods of sitting. Noise levels are moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer