Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for verifying and posting accounts receivable transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records. Other duties include following established procedures for processing receipts, cash, etc., sorting and filing documents after posting, and preparation of bank deposits. This position requires a general understanding of bookkeeping procedures.

• Apply payments to accounts (lockbox, check, credit card, and ACH) for all locations.
• Reconcile and maintain deposit registers for all locations.
• Balance daily till & petty cash.
• Set up COD customers for all locations.
• Research and respond to all Accounts Receivable inquiries in prompt manner.
• Process customer credit card payments and complete the reconciliations.
• Document and record prepayments and down payments ensure they are applied correctly to the customer’s account.
• Process warranty credits, adjustments and account refunds.
• Communicate with customers regarding past due amounts and negotiate for payment as needed.
• Follow up on duplicate payments, over payments and short pays. Ensure these are resolved and accounts are customer accounts are correct, follow up with customers as needed.
• Process returned checks and follow up for repayments.
• Answer telephone and direct calls/take messages and route to personnel.
• Review Accounts Receivable aging report on a weekly basis and report collection progress via credit dashboard to Controller & CFO.
• Create new ship to’s for customer accounts, maintain customer account changes, and ensure they are updated accurately.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and support.
• Research data as requested.

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Accounting degree preferred, 3-5 years of previous office experience with an emphasis in bookkeeping preferred, 1-2 years accounts receivable experience desired.
• Knowledge of general credit principles, accounts receivable processes, and industry norms.
• Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are helpful.
• Mathematical skills for balancing or compiling figures and calculating financial ratios.
• Must be a team player with good communication and work well with others.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to adjust and interact with all levels of personnel.
• Must be multitask oriented, organized, have high attention to detail, set priorities and meet deadlines and take pride in one’s work.

• Retirement – 401(k)
• Community Connection
• Health Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career & Education Development
• Company Involvement
• and much more!

OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, traits associated with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

The hourly range for this position is $23/hour - $27/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity.