Accounts Receivable

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. in Dallas seeks an Accounts Receivable professional to provide customer service and billing expertise, review invoicing requirements, and maintain accurate AR balances.

Responsibilities include reconciling AR detail accounts, applying payments, resolving customer issues, reviewing invoices, and supporting collections to minimize revenue risk; collaboration with internal teams and handling inquiries.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years AR experience required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Integrity and credibility in professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile AR accounts and adjust as needed to maintain balances.
• Apply payments correctly with proper documentation.
• Contact customers to resolve AR issues by calls/letters.
• Review invoices before release for accuracy.
• Follow collection processes to minimize revenue risk.
• Assist customers with billing, contracts, and services.
• Balance GL accounts and maintain aging under 60 days.
• Set up new accounts and check credit references.

Skills

Accounts Receivable experience

Honesty / integrity

English communication

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

10-Key Adding Machine

EDI & Mapping System

Job description

Accounts Receivable will provide excellent customer service and billing expertise to customers. Will ensure proper invoice format and accurate pricings by reviewing and understanding invoicing requirements. Will ensure customer accounts receivable balances are accurate by performing account analysis and maintenance; will perform necessary account reconciliation and maintain account status of all open items. Perform collection duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconcile customer's detail accounts receivable and initiate account adjustments to ensure proper accounts receivable balances are maintained and general ledger revenue recognized.
• Ensure payments are applied properly, ensuring proper documentation.
• Resolve Accounts Receivable issues with customers by initiating appropriate calls and letters.
• Review invoice data before release to ensure correct invoicing of customers.
• Inform manager of potential issues that may result in customer dissatisfaction or overdue status.
• Ensure customer is being properly invoiced per their specifications and contract terms.
• Process any necessary adjustments in a timely manner to keep accounts well maintained.
• Follow collection processes and procedures and recommend accounts be suspended to minimize risk of revenue loss.
• Assist all internal and external customers with questions concerning billing, revenue, general ledger, services, contracts, and additional services.
• Maintain timely turnaround, for adjustments, customer requests, phone messages, e-mail etc.
• Communicate with vendors and branches to resolve problems.
• Set up new accounts.
• Check credit references on new account applications.
• Send welcome letters to new accounts.
• Make collection calls.
• Process credit memos.
• Run invoices.
• Check and release credit hold orders.
• Balance general ledger accounts.
• Filling; answer telephones.
• Maintain an aging goal of less than 60 days on all accounts.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Three years Accounts Receivable experience is required
• Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:
• High level of honesty/integrity; ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Proper listening, oral and written skills and command of the English language.
• Able to deal with both company employees and outside people respectfully.
• Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 10-Key Adding Machine EDI and Mapping Computer System Training, ISO Orientation & Training, Credit Policy Collection Laws, P21 is preferred MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 10-Key Adding Machine

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.