Our client is an organization in the Fox Valley area looking for an Accounts Receivable Associate. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. This individual will support daily accounts receivable activities, maintain accurate customer accounts, and work across departments to resolve billing and payment-related questions.
The salary range for this position is $45k-55k + bonus.
The Accounts Receivable Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support daily accounts receivable activities, ensuring customer transactions are processed accurately and timely.
- Prepare and distribute customer invoices and related billing documentation.
- Review daily cash activity and provide appropriate reporting to internal stakeholders.
- Apply customer payments and ensure cash receipts are properly reflected within the accounting system.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances, discrepancies, or unapplied payments.
- Research payment variances, including partial payments and other unresolved account activity.
- Review general ledger activity related to accounts receivable and assist in resolving posting discrepancies.
- Process account adjustments and credits while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
- Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and other receivable-related questions.
- Maintain accurate and organized customer account records.
- Partner with internal teams to research billing questions and resolve customer account issues.
- Assist with transportation, shipping, or other billing-related calculations and discrepancies as needed.
- Provide timely updates regarding outstanding receivables and other account issues requiring additional attention.
- Support account reconciliations and other month-end accounting activities.
- Provide backup assistance across the accounting department as needed.
- Participate in process improvements and additional accounting projects based on business needs.
The Accounts Receivable Associate will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Previous accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or related accounting experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while processing a high volume of information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Experience working with accounting or ERP systems preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal teams.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies, evaluate information, and determine appropriate next steps.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Accurate data entry and numerical skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative accounting team.
- Strong judgment and discretion when working with confidential financial and customer information.
- Dependable and accountable with consistent follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to occasionally travel for business needs as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.