Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Cash Application

GardaWorld; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance options

Job summary

GardaWorld is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our corporate team in St. Louis, MO.

This full-time, onsite role focuses on accurate application of customer payments, resolving account discrepancies, and supporting financial operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or at least one year of AR experience), strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or minimum of one year AR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operate related office equipment (computers, copier, phone).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understand basic accounting principles including debit and credit entries.
• Meet deadlines.
• Type 40+ WPM and complete 10-key entry.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares, posts, verifies and records customer payments.
• Applies credit memos to invoices appropriately.
• Researches and reconciles customer accounts including unapplied payments and billing errors.
• Records write-offs to general ledger accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal/external stakeholders via multiple channels.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Independent worker

Fast-paced environment

Customer service orientation

Typing speed

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WinTeam ERP

Job description

Accounts Receivable Coordinator – Grow Your Career with GardaWorld

GardaWorld is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our corporate team in St. Louis, MO. This full-time, onsite role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and customer service. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate application of customer payments, resolving account discrepancies, and supporting overall financial operations.

What’s In It For You

• Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 / hour, based on experience
• Work Site Location: 100% Onsite at Corporate Office, St. Louis, MO
• Flexible Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Your Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares, posts, verifies and records customer payments.
• Applies credit memos to appropriate invoices.
• Research and reconcile customer accounts including unapplied payments, misapplications, and billing errors.
• Records write-offs to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Effectively communicate with customers, internal and external, in a professional manner and through several mediums of communication.

Your Qualifications

• An associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field of study; or a minimum of one year of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, copier, and phone system.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding basic accounting principles including debit and credit entries.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to type 40+ words per minute and complete 10-key entry.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Customer Service Orientation
• Basic Accounting Principles / Financial Acumen
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• A proactive self-starter
• Thrives working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to shift priorities as needed
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
• Remains accountable to consistently meet deadlines and take ownership of task.
• Comfortable working with various computer programs (ERP Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Customer Accounting Portals).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as WinTeam is a plus.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.