Account Receivable Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondrian South Beach is hiring an Account Receivable Specialist to support the Finance department in Miami Beach, FL. The role focuses on processing customer payments, updating invoicing records, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate revenue reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of accounting, strong data entry skills, and proficiency with MS Office. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work with cross-functional teams within the hotel

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic accounting principles and data entry.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Updates receivable by totaling unpaid invoices.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Resolves deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts and coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable.
• Protects organization by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Data entry

MS Office

English proficiency

Customer service

Negotiation skills

Independent judgment

Education

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent

Tools

Opera

Job description

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Account Receivable Specialist

Finance - Account Receivable Full Time Miami Beach, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1831

Position Purpose:

Provides entry-level support to the Accounting and Finance department and performs accounts receivable functions. Additional responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Essential Functions:

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
• Updates receivable by totaling unpaid invoices.
• Maintains records by microfilming invoices, debits, and credits.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line, coordinating contact with collections department.
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Mondrian South Beach rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Specific Job Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly, and other office equipment as needed.

Qualifications Standards:

• Proficient in Opera
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage
• priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing
• priorities with enthusiasm.

Education:

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent, one to two years related experience, or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

One (1) year of related work experience or equivalent.

Licenses or Certificates:

Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates, or permits.

Grooming:

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Mondrian South Beach standards.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. The content of this job description will be reviewed on a regular basis to incorporate any new responsibilities which reflect the hotel business requirements.