Accounts Receivable and Collections Associate - Part Time

This role is Part Time, 15 - 20 hours per week. $25 - $32 per hour.A to Z Media is a leading supplier of physical media products, packaging, apparel and branded merchandise to music labels, content creators, businesses and other organizations. A to Z has offices in New York, Portland, Milwaukee.We are seeking an Accounts Receivable and Collections Associate to work within our growing Accounting Team. The role will support the Accounts Receivable function for the company. This position is also responsible for contacting customers to secure payments. Successful candidates will have Accounting skills as well as effective communication. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, takes proactive steps to move items forward and is collaborative in nature. The candidate must have a 'can do' attitude with an inherent ability to collaborate and strengthen client relationships.ResponsibilitiesPerform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' dataVerify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issuesFacilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clientsGenerate financial reports detailing accounts receivable statusContact customers to follow up on outstanding paymentsGenerate system statements and send to clientsPrepare statements and account analysis in excel to clients as neededProactively monitor the accounts receivable aging report. Follow up with clients on past due and lingering invoices via phone and email to advise on payment status.Maintain professional and effective communication with clients regarding their account statements, invoices, and payment issues.Communicate with internal teams (sales, production, accounting) to address invoicing errors, track job details (like shipment status or inventory), and confirm the status of client accounts.Assist the team with AR matters as neededAd-hoc projects and additional duties as assignedQualificationsProven experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Bookkeeping roleStrong understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts receivable processesExperience with client relations and collectionsExcellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, particularly with invoice correction and payment applicationAbility to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, especially when handling sensitive collection mattersOne to three years of AR experience in a similar roleExperience in a small to midsize company is preferredQuickBooks Enterprise/Desktop proficientPowered by JazzHR