Accounts Receivable Specialist

Rust-Oleum; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Rust-Oleum seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Cherry Hill, NJ to manage customer accounts, issue billing forms, and post receipts to secure revenue. You will process transactions, reconcile AR ledgers, resolve billing issues, and generate AR status reports while training new team members.

This role requires accuracy, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field.
• One to three years prior related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• A self-starter capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Verify and post receivables data and reconcile AR ledger.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing AR status.
• Trains and assists new AR Specialists.
• Mark ARs with collection codes for Managers to better evaluate problems.
• Reviews and applies money from suspense.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

BS Degree in Finance/Accounting preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining customer accounts by sending out billing forms in a timely manner, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Essential Functions

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Executes waivers, sworn statements, affidavits, etc.to send with billings or to secure payment.
• Communicates to admin additional paperwork needed to collect payment.
• Trains and assists new AR Specialists
• Mark ARs with collection codes for Managers to better evaluate problems.
• Reviews and applies money from suspense

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field.
• One to three years prior related work experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• A self-starter capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.

Preferred Requirements

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred, or the equivalent coursework in a related specialized field.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period of time - up to 8 hours a day.
• No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $24.04/hour and 28.85/hour.The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Stonhard offers excellent comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, financial benefit program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.