Accounts Receivable Specialist

West Fraser; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Culture promoting from within

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist in Cordova, TN to post cash receipts, apply payments to invoices, and manage AR accuracy. You will resolve discrepancies, prepare AR reports, and collaborate with multiple internal teams to improve cash flow and customer relations.

The role requires 2+ years in AR, familiarity with JDE ERP, and a keen eye for detail in a SOX-controlled environment. On-site position with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable and cash application.
• Experience with ERP System (JDE experience preferred) and working in a SOX control environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Post cash receipts and ensure timely payments while maintaining AR process relations.
• Review remittance information and apply payments to invoices accurately.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, including short payments and unapplied cash.
• Prepare and maintain reports to support cash application and reconciliation.
• Reconcile customer accounts and make adjustments per policies.
• Monitor unapplied cash balances and resolve promptly.
• Identify payment trends and process improvement opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries via team inbox and other channels.
• Collaborate with Collections, Credit, Treasury, Sales, and customers to resolve issues.
• Escalate processing errors and system issues to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with policies and internal controls.
• Continuously develop knowledge to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

SOX compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

JDE ERP

Job description

US Operations Office
Cordova, TN 38018, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist will be responsible for posting cash receipts effectively and efficiently and ensure timely payments while maintaining positive internal and external order-to-cash process stakeholder relations.

What you will be expected to do:

Process a high volume of daily cash receipts, payment transactions, and remittance data while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards

• Review customer remittance information and accurately apply payments to the appropriate invoices.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, including short payments, deductions, credit memos, and unapplied cash.
• Prepare and maintain reports to support cash application, reconciliation, and account accuracy.
• Reconcile customer accounts and make appropriate account adjustments in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Monitor and maintain unapplied cash balances to ensure timely resolution.
• Identify and communicate payment trends, recurring issues, and process improvement opportunities.
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries received through the team inbox and other communication channels.
• Collaborate with Collections, Credit, Treasury, Sales, Customer Master Data, and customers to resolve payment-related issues.
• Escalate processing errors, system issues, and customer concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain accuracy, productivity, and compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills to improve process effectiveness and efficiency

Qualifications you should have:

• Associate’s degree inAccounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent business experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable and cash application is preferred
• Experiencewith ERP System (JDE experience preferred) andworking in a SOX control environment is preferred
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Organization & Time Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Effectiveness

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• 401kwith company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.

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