AR Specialist

Contract
3 months
Somerville MA - On-site
29-31/hr

• 1-3 years of experience in Collections/Accounts Receivable
• Intermediate excel skills

• Oracle ERP
• College degree

• Accurately and effectively collect outstanding balances from customers and post customer receivables and credits to the general ledger while maintaining detailed account records that allow for in-depth analysis of customer activity.
• Conduct credit reviews and analysis of current and new vendors.
• Research discrepancies and eliminate obstacles to collecting past due balances.
• Assist in month end closing, reconciliation of accounts receivable, prepare schedules, sales, and accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Maintain the necessary data to accurately bill and remit sales tax to all tax authorities on a timely basis, as well as ensure that all tax exemption certificates are current.
• Professionally communicate with customers and work cross departmentally to effectively resolve credit and collection issues.
• Assist in the reporting of credit and collection metrics and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Credit and Collections.

• BS or BA degree.
• 3+ years of prior accounts receivable and collections experience.
• Strong professional phone and negotiation skills are necessary.
• Proficient MS Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP experience is a plus, but not required.
• Heavy reporting and analyzation skills.
• Must have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Work well under pressure when meeting deadlines.
• Time management and organizational skills; as well as the ability to quickly adapt to change and shift gears frequently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.