Accounts Receivable Specialist

# Accounts Receivable Specialist

EWH - Sherman, TX 75090## Overview Salary Range $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Accounting ## Description
** Position Description**:
The Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day core functions of collecting AR receivables, Past Due Receivables and the DSO while ensuring that all Billing and Cash Application processes function effectively.  This role requires a highly detailed and responsible individual who can interact with customers and internal departments to ensure that cash is collected from customers timely.
** AR Specialist Responsibilities:
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* Essential Job Functions:

** Monitor assigned client accounts for outstanding, coming due soon and past due balances - contact customers and the sale department to facilitate prompt payments and keep the DSO for assigned accounts to a minimum.
* Investigate and resolve client billing discrepancies and answer any customer inquiries professionally.
* Effectively work with other departments and customers on a daily basis.
* Ensure accurate invoices and statements are sent to clients daily.
* Accurately post and record customer payments, including checks, credit cards, and EFTs.
* Reconcile accounts receivable aging to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
* Accurately notate and document all customer communications. Save and file all email communications with customers in shared space.
* Coordinate with Customer Service to set up new customer accounts.
* Maintain customer credit applications and sales tax exemption forms.## Qualifications
* Key

Competencies:

** AR Specialists are responsible for managing customer accounts including timely payment, invoicing, cash application, credit memos, and issue resolution.  The position requires a solid understanding of AR and general accounting principles.
* Associate degree in Business or equivalent work experience required.
* 5+ years working in mid-sized account receivable organization ($100M+) required.
* 5+ years working across each AR function, required.
* Experience working in ERP systems of all sizes and complexity at the same time.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
* Must be familiar with customer invoicing portals (Ariba, Coupa, Taulia, etc.)
* Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
* Strong organizational skills with ability to handle each task efficiently and effectively.
* Energized and curious; excited to be a part of change.  Must possess a “can do” attitude.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, usage, and punctuation.
* Positive team player but still function independently.
* Prior experience working on specialized projects.
* Must be dependable with attendance and deadlines.  A proven track record of solid organizational and time management skills
* Proven history of accomplishing tasks utilizing strong relationships with internal and external resources.
* Willingness to share information with co-workers, updating them when needed.
* Willingness and ability to work 100% in the office.  Remote work is not an option.
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