General Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is an office position that reports to the Senior Controller. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that cash receipts and related transactions are current and reliable. In addition, this position will assist with monthly financial reconciliations and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Record daily cash receipts
• Record credits to customer accounts for predetermined allowances
• Analyze any deductions taken by customers to determine validity
• File claims with retailers to dispute any invalid deductions or chargebacks
• Review a/r trial balance for past due balances on major retailers and achieve resolution
• Work closely with Staff Accountant to keep a/r balances current and claims recovered
• Monthly, work with Senior Controller to reconcile general ledger accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with computerized accounting system. Microsoft GP preferred
• Skilled in Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reasoning skills
• Understanding of General Ledger and Accounts Receivable functions
• Ability to work well with others and be a strong team player
• Self-starter with a focus on accuracy and timely completion of tasks assigned
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications in a network environment

• Regular and reliable attendance