Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function including billing, cash posting and collections. Essential FunctionsGenerate and send out invoices; Maintain up-to-date billing system.Accurately apply incoming customer remittances, wire transfers, and cash deposits to the accounts receivable system.Receive, review, process and transmit all EDI Documents related to EDI sales orders.Identify and resolve any issue resulting from EDI functions in a timely manner, including price and quantity discrepancies.Ensure the flow of data via EDI channels is operating properly and without error.Monitor customer orders from start to finish and process them punctually, providing customer support when required.Perform account reconciliations.Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.Follow up on, collect and allocate payments.Research and resolve payment discrepancies.Generate age analysis.Review AR aging to ensure compliance.Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.Investigate and resolve customer inquiries.Process adjustments.Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally.Assist with month-end closing.Collect data and prepare monthly metrics.Seek out and communicate opportunities to continuously improve, standardize and streamline the company's AR processes.Perform other related duties as required or assigned..Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required, college level accounting classes preferred5+ years experience as an accounts receivables clerkBasic computer skills Excel and word processingGood mathematical backgroundSome experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systemsExperienced with all aspects of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficientlyAbility to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills Ability to follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customersAbility to work independently, self-starter, energeticAbility to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgmentAbility to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environmentAbility to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction