Position Summary:  Reporting to AR Manager, the AR Specialist role will be focused on Collections, Credit management, Billing and cash applications.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities: 

• Perform Credit Reviews to establish payment terms for new and existing customers. Analyzing credit reports, historical payment history as well as any public information available.
• Set up new and maintain existing customers in Customer Master. Ensure all AR records are accurate, up to date and compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Daily AR monitoring and overdue customer accounts. Maintain communication with customers to address payment discrepancies or resolve billing disputes.
• Highlight significant credit risk and collection issues to direct manager
• Prepare and analyze AR reports, aging analysis, unapplied cash, short pay and other reports related to collections. Provide insights and recommendations to management for improving AR processes and reducing delinquencies
• Work closely with internal teams including sales, customer service to discuss billing related issues and improve processes
• Continues reconciliation of customer and G/L accounts
• Create and submit daily invoices in timely manner through current ERP system and maintain special invoicing requirements by client.
• Create Miscellaneous Invoices for Intercompany entities, when requested.
• Assist direct manager with month end closing and annual audit
• Support other finance functions as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Associate degree
• 3 + Years of accounts receivable and cash application experience
• Knowledge of standard accounts receivable billing and collection practices
• Experience with Dun & Bradstreet or Creditsafe.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation processes and techniques.
• Ability to Work efficiently and productively in multitask environment independently with minimal supervision
• Team player with Initiative and ability to own projects from start to finish
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with JD Edwards, SalesForce, Highradius or other major ERP Systems/Software
• Understanding in Financial Statements, Letters of Credit, Lien Waivers
• Ability to adapt to fast pace & changing environment
• Problem Solver
• Self-Starter & Team player – helps the organization reach our common goals
• High internal and external customer service skills