REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• 2-3 years of experience with collections, invoicing, or accounts receivable
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• A high degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functions
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
• Basic understanding of business ethics.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in Accounting preferred but not required.

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Company’s accounts receivable cycle through design, implementation, maintenance, and management of all accounts receivable business functions and procedures with a primary emphasis on collections. Contacts customers to resolve any stage of the collection that may exist. Reports to the Accounting Supervisor to ensure receivables are posted/collected timely and reports are generated and maintained on a timely accurate basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process accounts receivable transactions
• Posts customer payments by recording checks, wires, and ACH payments.
• Manage collection efforts and associated functions
• Responsible for keeping in contact with the responsible parties involved as to payments due and the status of their accounts
• Process refunds, returned checks, and bad debts as instructed by Accounting Supervisor.
• Prepare for and participate in Monthly Divisional AR review and collection video conference meetings
• Report delinquent accounts to the Accounting Supervisor & Sales Leadership
• Investigates delinquent accounts and contacts customers to collect payment as expeditiously as possible. Follow-up consistently to monitor the expected customer payment dates and make allowances with management approval and examination of customer payment plans, payment history, and write-offs.
• Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide support for financial and banking audits
• Responsible for monitoring AR email inbox, including daily follow up on customer inquires
• Cross-train on customer invoicing and invoice generation, including daily management reports.
• Cross-train with the Accounts Payable team to be proficient in invoice matching and entering.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance at worksite.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.