Sr Accounts Receivable Specialist

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PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services to engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1400+ employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field!

We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact.

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The Sr AR Specialist provides financial, administrative, and clerical support by ensuring the company receives payments for services and properly records the transactions by posting receipts and resolving discrepancies in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

• Accurate and timely input of customer payments made via check, EFT, wire transfer, credit card or lock box into Blackline (Cash Application System).
• Research and verify payment application for payments sent without remittance advice.
• Resolve short payment, skipped invoice and duplicate payment issues with clients.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding outstanding balances in a timely and professional manner.
• Record retainer payments and retainer applications once invoices are created.
• Resolve duplicate payment issues and issue refunds to clients as appropriate.
• Research and provide special information as requested to meet client requests.
• Month end close tasks as assigned.
• Maintain Partner’s document retention policy.
• Research and analyze accounts, run reports and statements.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

• Solid understanding of the operations of all operating units and the related revenue classifications.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to effectively handle difficult clients.
• Demonstrated effective research skills.
• High level of follow through to resolve problem situations and/or delinquent accounts.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong command of MS EXCEL functions.
• Proficiency in and/or peripheral knowledge of Accounts Payable, MIS processes and general accounting principles.
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize various tasks.
• Understand and maintain complete confidentiality of all company and client financial information.
• Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks at any time.
• Ability to organize work schedule and establish and maintain priorities for project completion within management deadlines.
• Knowledge in Deltek Vision or similar ERP preferred.
• Knowledge in Blackline/Rimilia is a plus.

• Analytical thinking – Breaks down problems and issues into components; analyzes the costs, benefits, opportunities and risks associated with each alternative solution.
• Conflict resolution – Expresses alternative points of view in a non-threatening way. Knows when it is appropriate to compromise and when it is important to take a stand.
• Client focus – Responds to client requests courteously and in a timely manner.
• Communication – Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly, using appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information.
• Interpersonal skills – Is sensitive to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner, and treats them with respect.
• Time management – Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.

• Education:
  
  BA degree in accounting or a related relevant field.
• Certification: N/A.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years.

• Follow through on commitments and timely responses to both internal and…