Accts. Receivable Specialist

The accounts receivable specialist is responsible for the accurate & timely review of all incoming remittance information & payments from customers/financial institutions and matching the payments to the appropriate invoices/orders in JDE and close the corresponding invoices.

• Importing and reconciliation of lockbox receipts from bank and work on exception cash application report to reconcile any differences that exist.
• Create chargebacks for customer deductions and investigate reason codes for short payments
• Complete month end close & reports, including tax and reconciliation of batch activity reports
• Processing payments via credit cards
• Research & apply wires & ACH payments
• Work with state tax auditors
• Resolve rebates charges, chargebacks, & credit refunds
• Light collection calls for small balances
• Research, process and follow through on accounts and/or projects to resolve issues and clear to completion, including customer claims/credits/debit memos to ensure compliance with customer contracts and company products.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned or associated with the responsibility of the position.
• Work with customer service on incoming cash in advance payments and release of cash in advance orders when the appropriate total payment is received

• High School diploma with some college courses in Business with a focus on Accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with collection operational procedures including reconciliation of detailed A/R activity
• A minimum of 3-5 years of account receivable experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated effectiveness in a similar role.
• High Value placed on JD Edwards experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work cross functionally especially with sales force/customer service departments.
• Customer service oriented/good attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle large work volume and multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively to improve customer satisfaction in a non-confrontational manner
• Knowledge of computers and computer software to operate effectively using Microsoft Excel and Word.

$44,311 - $63,302

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups:
Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at  All other applications must be submitted online.

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