Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position:
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately apply customer payments to the correct accounts.
• Support financial planning by forecasting cash flow needs.
• Receive, record, and process cash and electronic payments, including sending checks to the bank.
• Perform financial calculations, such as determining amounts due, balances, discounts, and principal.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Debit, credit, and update account information in spreadsheets and databases.
• Process and verify credit applications for potential customers, including contacting references, verifying banking information, and checking Dun & Bradstreet standings.
• Set up new customer accounts in the system with complete and accurate information.
• Calculate, prepare, and issue manual billing, invoices, account statements, and other financial documents in accordance with established procedures.

• Experience with SAP is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, databases, and other accounting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions and account reconciliation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with credit processing and financial record‑keeping is an advantage.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

CME Wire & Cable, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CME Wire & Cable, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy.