Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Our client is consistently recognized as a “Best Place to Work” with a team-centric, collaborative and engaging culture which is reflected in their high retention rate. They’re located in a rural setting where outdoor activities abound, yet close to a world-renowned health care facility, cultural and educational opportunities. Attuned to a balanced work-life balance!
Overview
We’ve been engaged to help our client locate a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. Our client is a leading plastics manufacturing company operating multiple shifts producing life-saving items used by the world-wide medical community. In this role, you will be responsible for managing their accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. You need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles, with a focus on ensuring cash flow and supporting business operations.
Responsibilities
Collections: Actively follow up on overdue accounts by email, phone, or mail to ensure timely collection, while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Customer Communication: Resolve customer billing issues, discrepancies, and disputes by working directly with customers and the internal sales team.
Payment Posting: Process customer payments, including cash, checks electronic transfers and ensure proper application to accounts.
Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable balances and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Invoice Management: Prepare, review, and send out invoices to customers promptly, ensuring accuracy in billing and compliance with contractual terms.
Accounts Receivable Monitoring: Monitor and maintain the accounts receivable aging report to track outstanding customer balances.
Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable reports, aging schedules, and other relevant financial data for management review.
Credit Management: Assist in evaluating creditworthiness of customers and recommend appropriate credit terms to minimize risk.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of customer communications, payment histories, and account details.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards in all accounts receivable transactions.
Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and customer service departments to resolve issues and streamline processes.
Requirements:
Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines.
Problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
Knowledge of credit and collections processes is a plus.
Professional Appearance.
This is at our client’s Vermont manufacturing location.
Compensation starts at $50,000 - Extensive benefits.