Accounts Receivable Associate

Location: Northern

## Accounts Receivable Associate Apply:
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Penn State University Park:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The
** Accounts Receivable Associate
** facilitates the accounts receivable lifecycle; ensures accurate and efficient invoicing, payment processing, reconciling, and collection efforts; adheres to defined processes and policies to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial documentation; identifies opportunities to optimize accounts receivable business processes.
** Key Responsibilities
** The successful candidate will:
* Create and maintain business partner information
* Prepare invoices and credit memos for external business partners
* Process billing efficiently and accurately; post payment receipts; record, review, and verify transaction and account balance; prepare and make bank deposits
* Reconcile general ledgers, credits, chargebacks, checks, advances, credit cards/Echecks and cash; audit GL accounts on a regular cadence
* Respond to customer inquiries; research, verify, and resolve concerns and discrepancies
* Prepare accounts receivable periodic statements and reports; prepare reports that help to analyze and summarize trends
* Investigate and track outstanding invoices, verify status of accounts, communicate and follow up regarding collection efforts and receipt of payments
* Ensure that all transactions are compliant with policies and procedures
* Answer and route phone calls
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
* Experience using SAP and SIMBA
* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Analytically minded
* Strong communication and customer service skills
** Additional Information
** This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. This position requires to meet in person a minimum of two days a week and as required. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)2+ years of relevant experience;
Relevant education accepted in lieu of experience

Required

Certifications:

None###   
** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.###  Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
** SALARY & BENEFITS
** The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn…