Job Description
Job Description
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
The Accounts Receivable Specialist role provides an exceptional chance to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing a company’s financial operations. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package while promoting a culture of excellence, curiosity, and professional growth. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and long-term relationships. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this role offers both professional challenge and personal satisfaction in a dynamic work environment.
Job Description
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include managing and maintaining accurate records of incoming payments. Key duties include:
- Transaction Management: Accurately post customer payments by cash, check, or credit card into the accounting system.
- Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile invoices, payments, debits, and credits to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve account discrepancies by working closely with sales, customer service, and trade promotions teams.
- Adjusting Entries: Address and resolve authorized deductions with appropriate adjusting entries.
- Customer Account Management: Maintain and summarize customer accounts, verify totals, and prepare detailed financial reports.
- Confidentiality: Protect sensitive financial and customer information to maintain confidentiality.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing learning opportunities to stay updated with industry practices and enhance job knowledge.
- Team Communication: Ensure effective communication within the team and with third-party receivable services for smooth operations.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the overall efficiency of the accounting department.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar accounting role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and accounting software.
- Prior experience with customer contact and accounts receivable functions.
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Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)
Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts\r\nAccounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.\r\nLocally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.\r\n\r\nAwards & Recognition:\r\n2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63\r\n2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies\r\n2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms\r\n2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)