Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time
Accounts Receivable Specialist I
Position Summary
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support daily finance and accounting activities within a manufacturing environment. This early-career position will focus on customer invoicing, accounts receivable, billing accuracy, account reconciliation, production-related financial data, and general plant accounting support.
The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts receivable or accounts payable, strong Microsoft Excel skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a high level of attention to detail.
Interviews are required. Candidates must be fully cleared prior to starting.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and process customer invoices based on production, shipments, and contractual pricing agreements.
- Review manufacturing jobs in the plant ERP system and research cost variances.
- Complete accurate and timely job-cost corrections.
- Verify production and shipping data to ensure accurate customer billing.
- Maintain customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable activities, including invoice reviews, payment validation, customer and purchase order inquiries, and account reconciliations.
- Process customer deductions, credits, and billing adjustments as required.
- Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve invoice disputes.
- Review daily production and job-cost reports and validate quantities, variances, and job status.
- Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of production and shipment data.
- Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collection processes, and reporting efficiency.
- Assist with management reports and financial statement analysis.
- Support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and established procedures.
- Work collaboratively with plant personnel and business partners to resolve financial and data-quality issues.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- Candidates currently working toward a degree may also be considered.
Experience
- 1-2 years of relevant accounts receivable, accounts payable, or accounting experience preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze information and identify discrepancies.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial and customer data.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees and business partners at various levels.
- Ability to read, interpret, and prepare detailed instructions, correspondence, and business documents.
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Work Environment
- Primarily an office-based environment with regular interaction with operations and other departments.
- Occasional visits to the plant floor may be required.
- Position requires collaboration with finance, sales, customer service, operations, and other business partners.