Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Judge Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in Charleston, SC. This full-time position offers a salary range of $45,000 - $52,000. The role involves managing customer payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely collections. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills with advanced Excel proficiency. A degree in accounting is preferred but not required if accompanied by relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or similar roles.
• Experience with private company AR/AP duties.
• History of exceeding expectations in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments and record transactions.
• Maintain and update receivables for accounts.
• Resolve account discrepancies and collections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Sage

IFS

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Base pay range

$45,000.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Direct Hire Full Time

$45,000 - $52,000

Onsite in Charleston, SC

In need of an Accounts Receivable ( AR ) Specialist for a company in the intermodal industry located in Charleston, SC. The company provides an array of customer programs and services in the intermodal industry, including Depot Services, Equipment Sales, Trucking, Refrigerated Services, and Maintenance and Repair.

Description and Job Duties

The AR Specialist should have strong analytical, technical, communication, and organizational skills. This position generally requires at least three years of experience in a similar role.

The role reports to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor. This candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Post revenues in our accounting system by verifying and entering transactions from deposits.
• Manual invoice ancillary revenue streams such as brokered labor, intercompany sales, etc.
• Prioritize and run statements of account to assist with collections.
• Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices and reconciling customer accounts.
• Maintain records and customer balances in an organized and efficient manner.
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service, and customers.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries into accounting software.
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with the collections department.
• Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating daily/weekly transfer to accounts receivable; verifying totals; preparing reports and ad hoc requests as needed.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplish accounting and organizational mission by completing related reporting as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Private company involvement in AR or AP duties as generally described above
• Sage, IFS, QuickBooks Online experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Demonstrated history of going above and beyond
• Flexible and motivated as we transition to a new ERP system that will integrate many aspects of the company

Education/Experience Requirements

An accounting degree completed or in progress is preferred; however, 3 years of Accounting/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable experience is accepted.