Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Arbiter; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A company in software development is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist for their Sandy, Utah office. The role involves managing accounts receivable, contact with customers, and support of the accounting team. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of GAAP, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, entry-level position with a salary range of $20 to $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting practices and principles.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Receivable Supervisor and Controller.
• Maintain financial reports and records.
• Contact customers regarding aging accounts receivable.
• Assist with monitoring and resolving accounts receivable aging items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

Mathematical aptitude

Deadline-oriented

Ability to multi-task and work independently

Excellent communication skills

Strong conflict management resolution skills

Proficient with accounting software

Strong knowledge of Excel

Education

Associates degree or higher desired

Job description

Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

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The primary role of the Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist is to support the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Department. The Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist is responsible for performing daily and weekly tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. They maintain financial reports and records and perform general bookkeeping and billing activities related to accounts receivable.

Essential Job Functions

• Contact customers with aging accounts receivable
• Create and submit invoices to customers
• Track and manage Accounts Receivable
• Assist with monitoring, collecting, and resolving accounts receivable aging items
• Research and report on any customer discrepancies
• Assist in the continual improvement of processes related to position
• Backup accounting clerk as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Mathematical aptitude
• Deadline-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Proficient with accounting software, customer relationship management systems (CRM), invoice management software, MS Office suite (strong knowledge of Excel), and other applications
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with a customer focus (internal and external customers)
• Strong conflict management resolution skills
• High degree of integrity, honesty, and securing confidential information
• Adaptable to change in work environment
• Associates or higher degree desired

This is a full-time hourly position with a work schedule of 8:00-4:30pm Monday – Friday. We are also looking for someone that resides 30 minutes or less from the Sandy, Utah Arbiter office.

Salary: $20 to $22 an hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Software Development