Accounting Assistant ​/ Account Receivable

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliation

Perform collections follow-up on past-due accounts to minimize outstanding balances and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO)

Prepare and process customer billing accurately and in a timely manner across both Lawrence locations

Utilize Oracle to process transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate customer account records

Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account inquiries

Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner

Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems to document financial and administrative records

Perform accurate and timely data entry to support accounting and administrative functions

Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of both Lawrence office locations

Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records

Performs other duties as assigned or required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Active Listening
- Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others

Analytical Skills
- Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word

Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely

Customer Oriented
- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures

Detail Oriented
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task

Honesty / Integrity
- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace

Organized
- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task

Problem Solving
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems

Reliability
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy

Self-Motivated
- Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative

Time Management
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required;
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

Experience:

2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections preferred

Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office required, including strong proficiency in Excel;
Oracle experience preferred

Export Compliance Requirement This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Persons".

Full Time / 1st Shirt Pay Rate $20.00-$22.00 per hour