Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: New York

Kansas City Consolidated Accounting Office

Location:

4370 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Summary:

Responsible for recording payments to customers' accounts and maintaining receivable records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:
Prepares and handles daily cash deposits Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested Processes daily credit card deposits Files check stubs and bank receipts Reconciles schedules and cash balance Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks and ensures checks are collected Maintains credit applications on recurring accounts Records sales tax exempt information Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts Assists with related special projects, as required Maintains CSI at or above Company standards Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area Participates in required training Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values Complies with Company policies and procedures Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions. Desired

Education:

o GED o High School Diploma Associate Degree o Bachelor Degree o Master Degree o Doctorate Degree Field of Study/

Work Experience:

Accounting o Automotive o Business o Human Resources o Information Technology Desired

Work Experience:

up to 3 years o 3-5 years o 5+ years Education/

Experience:

Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Accounting experience, specifically Accounts Receivable in a high volume environment desired. Strong organizational skills required. Certificates and Licenses: o Valid Driver’s License o Automobile Salesperson License Computer

Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Ability to learn the Dealership Management System, Spreadsheet software, accounting software, and inventory software. Communication

Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel. Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel. Environment Demands:
Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office setting. Work includes frequent clerical and administrative responsibilities and interaction with customers, managers and employees. Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Core Values:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:
Servant Leadership Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them. Teamwork through Trust & Respect Diversity…