Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Springfield area,Missouri USA,Accounting

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will accurately review and process customer invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner. This position will contact customers with past due accounts, answer customer questions and resolve payment discrepancies while maintaining a positive customer relationship. This is a high volume, fast paced environment. Therefore, accuracy and timeliness are imperative. This position must communicate effectively with other departments to ensure efficient invoice processing and problem resolution.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Hold self and others accountable for their work

• Effectively communicate with all departments

• Accurately review all daily work in a timely manner

• Promptly review, reconcile, and answer any customer issues

• Utilize effective problem-solving techniques to identify, define, and/or resolve problems as they arise

• Maintain customer accounts while complying with company policies and procedures

• Continuously seek and share opportunities for improvement

• Maintain updated work instructions for all respective tasks

• Demonstrate 1 Team 1 Goal 1 Mission values

• Assist in other areas, as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or HiSet (Formerly GED)

• 4+ years of experience working in accounting OR bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Regular and reliable attendance

• Skilled in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities

• Ability to work with computers and software systems

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead

• Must be able to lift 20lbs

• Accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Bachelor degree:
Accounting, or related field

• ERP experience

Competencies:

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
The ability to communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand

Benefit Package Includes:

Competitive Pay and Quarterly Bonus Program
Low Premium Health, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Generous 401(k) Plan
Excellent Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program