Accounts Payable or Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable AssociateThe Accounts Receivable Associate role will support our Accounting department and our employees. This role will provide financial and administrative support by ensuring the company’s payments for product are accurately recorded in accounts receivable and resolving discrepancies according to established policies and procedures in an efficient and timely manner.Duties & Responsibilities+ Ensure proper recording of invoices+ Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering/adjusting entries+ Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deduction procedures+ Resolve and verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, wholesale, shipping departments as well as customers+ Initiate collections (via US mail, email, telephone calls) on past due accounts; keeping a record of all collection activity including but not limited to sending invoice reminders and communication with customers via phone, email or mail+ Resolve collections by examining customer payment terms, payment history, credit line and/or working with delivery company to provide customer with proof of delivery+ Prepare customer receivable statements+ Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment+ Comply with all company policies and procedures+ Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisorKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities+ High degree of accuracy, attention to details, and ability to maintain confidentiality+ Ability to provide excellent customer service+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills+ Basic Accounting skills; knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements+ Data entry skills and a knack for numbers+ Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlinesExperience and Credentials+ High school diploma or GED+ 1-3 years of AR experience+ Collection experience preferred+ Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs