Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Modern Litho, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Modern Litho, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations by monitoring customer accounts, managing collections, and handling AR functions.

The role involves working with customers to resolve past-due balances, setting up payment plans, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with financial data, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, or finance experience preferred.
• Accounting/financial knowledge and understanding of procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and 10-key data entry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on past-due balances via phone and email.
• Create, manage, and track customer payment plans.
• Process tax exemption documentation and apply exemptions to accounts.
• Post daily cash receipts and manage bank deposits and entries.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements and maintain account information.
• Serve as backup for AR functions across Modern Litho companies.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

10-key data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

PrintVis

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Join a Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Community

Modern Litho is a local, family-owned printing company with over 85 years of industry-leading experience. We specialize in high-quality commercial printing and proudly serve clients across the country. As a family-owned business, we value our employees and cultivate a supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and long-term success. Join us and become a part of a company that blends cutting-edge expertise with deep-rooted community values.

Freshly Printed: The Role You Have Been Looking For

As a Modern Litho Collections/Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting the financial operations of our company by monitoring customer accounts, managing collections activity, and assisting with accounts receivable functions. This position works directly with customers to address past-due balances, establish and track payment plans, maintain accurate account information, and provide professional and courteous communication.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial information, and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

From Set up to Finish: Your Role in the Process

• Monitor customer account balances and follow up on past-due accounts through phone and email communication
• Create, manage, and track customer payment plans
• Receive customer tax exemption documentation, validate information, and apply exemptions to customer accounts
• Process incoming mail and organize and total checks by location
• Track rebate amounts for qualifying customers
• Create new customer accounts in PrintVis and update Accounts Receivable contacts as needed
• Serve as backup for Accounts Receivable functions across Modern Litho companies
• Process and enter Accounts Receivable data accurately and efficiently
• Post daily cash receipts to customer accounts and assist with bank deposits
• Manage daily bank entries and credit activity
• Prepare and distribute customer statements
• Continually monitor customer accounts and communicate professionally and respectfully with customers

The Fine Print: What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered
• 1–3 years of related accounting, accounts receivable, collections, or financial experience preferred
• Relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education requirements
• Accounting and financial knowledge, including an understanding of accounting procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating with customers regarding account balances
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience working with accounting software
• 10-key proficiency
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling complex or changing situations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive company, customer, and financial information

Your Production Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salaried, Exempt Position

All The Good Stuff: Your Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Wellness Program