Accounts Receivable Specialist

Brief Description At Blu Sky, we thrive on a systematic financial approach to drive our business forward. Our

Brief Description At Blu Sky, we thrive on a systematic financial approach to drive our business forward. Our Accounts Receivable team supports the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by managing cash influx and ensuring accurate posting and timely receipts. This meticulous function of Accounts Receivable in cash application, often operating behind the scenes, profoundly influences financial equilibrium, supporting our financial trajectory, and securing revenue.

An Accounts Receivable Specialist should demonstrate and adhere to the company core values including safety, honesty, ownership, and respect to ensure a successful partnership with customers and employees that results in the company's continued success.

• Responsible for the day-to-day cash reconciliation for financial reporting. Performs daily cash receipts posting of checks, lockboxes, ACH, Wire transfers, and Online and Credit Card Payments.
• Accurately codes cash receipts to the customer accounts.
• Runs check deposits through the bank's remote deposit scan.
• Processes debited deposits (NSFs) and communicates to the PD, BA, and PC for collection.
• Administers phone-in credit card payments through Converge and follows PCI compliances.
• Records Network Fees, Program Fees, Credit Card Fees, and legal Fees to the classified GL account.
• Deposits miscellaneous checks (non-AR related payments) to classified GL account.
• Files check copies to the department shared drive.
• Monitors incoming office checks, including ACH/Wires, and confirm receipt.

• Daily monitors department email boxes and responds to inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Billing Teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and collection activities.
• Performs administrative and clerical tasks such as data entry, filing paperwork, generating reports and statements, and opening and distributing mail for the AR department.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

• This role has no direct reports.

• 3+ years' experience in accounts receivable/cash application or relevant similar experience.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively converse with all company levels.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work independently and with a team to complete work.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred.

• Occasional travel. (Less than 10% of the time.) Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to significantly loud.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 25-50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle material, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the office.

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• a matching 401(k) plan
• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• paid time off
• paid sick time
• paid holidays
• disability coverage
• job-specific equipment (e.g., laptop, smartphone, etc.)
• a corporate apparel allowance

Blu Sky also offers extended benefits such as:

• an Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Legal Shield
• Professional Development Opportunities
• a Paid Employee Referral Program
• Vendor Discounts
• and much more.

Blu Sky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Blu Sky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin,…