ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Responsible for the management of Accounts Receivable; Credit and Collections.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates sending of invoices based on customer preference for previous day sales
• Post of customer payments based on receipts obtained via the lockbox, ACH, Wires or Mail; ensure that cash discounts comply with customer payment terms.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between payment and invoice amount
• Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Generate RMA Credits when received from Tech Support or Customer Service
• Investigate and resolve customer queries; communicate with customers via phone, email or mail.
• Reconcile customer accounts as needed
• Maintain customer data base
• Reconciles Accounts Receivables Aging with AR General Ledger accounts for multi-site locations. 
• Generate Monthly Finance Charges for past due customers
• Review and mail customer monthly statements
• Generate Age Analysis
• Assist with Month End Closing
• Maintain customer files and records
• New Customer Credit & Review existing Customer Credit increases as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Back-up to Accounts Payable
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required by management team.
• Follows prescribed safety regulations
• Maintains an optimal level of product quality and adheres to ORAFOL’s Quality Program.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma required; Associates Degree in Accounting is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required;

Work Experience:

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in Accounts Receivable/Credit and Collections.
• PC skills required, including Windows XP, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel;

Aptitudes & Characteristics :

• Must have a positive “can do” attitude;
• Must be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement;
• Ability to work with little to no supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; Strong problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to prioritizes, work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to lift and/or carry 10lbs or less.
• Must be able to occasionally work beyond standard business hours.