Accounts Receivable Specialist

BRIDGESTONE HOSEPOWER LLC; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BRIDGESTONE HOSEPOWER LLC in Orange Park, FL is hiring an accounting clerk to apply basic accounting principles to maintain records, process payments, and respond to inquiries, while assisting with collections of delinquent accounts. You will verify tax exemption certificates, file tax adjustments, complete portal invoicing and electronic statements, and post customer payments from Lockbox or ACH.

Proficiency in MS Office and SX.e ERP, strong accuracy, time management, and teamwork are essential

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Basic knowledge of SX.e or other ERP system.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to process transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage time, handle multiple activities/projects and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with staff and customers.
• Ability to research, analyze and solve basic problems, with the ability to implement resolutions.
• Ability to attentively listen and effectively communicate in oral and written format.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an individual contributor by receiving, processing and posting payments, setting up accounts for payment, and assisting with inquiries/account research.
• Verifies and files tax exemption certifications; processes sales tax adjustments.
• Completes portal invoicing and electronic invoice uploading; sends out billing statements.
• Posts customer payments received from Lockbox and/or ACH, and processes physical checks with desktop deposit.
• Communicates with vendors, contractors, etc. to answer questions and resolve any payment issues.
• Processes credit card payments received and maintains the credit card settlement account.
• Monitors accounts receivables support email account and researches and responds to inquiries.
• Reviews cash logs from branches.
• Reviews account activity and provides reports to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Collects on accounts that are past the account’s payment terms.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SX.e ERP system

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Office - ORANGE PARK, FL 32073Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

Apply basic principles of accounting to perform a variety of accounting activities to include maintaining accounting records and reports, receiving, processing and posting payments on accounts, answering accounting questions and resolving account issues, maintaining valid sales tax exemption certificates, and assisting with any sales tax inquires. Also responsible for participating in the collections of delinquent accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Functions as an individual contributor by receiving, processing and posting payments, setting up accounts for payment, and assisting with inquiries/account research.


• Verifies and files tax exemption certifications; processes sales tax adjustments.


• Completes portal invoicing and electronic invoice uploading; sends out billing statements.


• Posts customer payments received from Lockbox and/or ACH, and processes physical checks with desktop deposit.


• Communicates with vendors, contractors, etc. to answer questions and resolve any payment issues.


• Processes credit card payments received and maintains the credit card settlement account.


• Monitors accounts receivables support email account and researches and responds to inquiries.


• Reviews cash logs from branches.


• Reviews account activity and provides reports to management.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Collects on accounts that are past the account’s payment terms.

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.


• Basic knowledge of SX.e or other ERP system.


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.


• Ability to process transactions with a high degree of accuracy.


• Ability to manage time, handle multiple activities/projects and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.


• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with staff and customers.


• Ability to research, analyze and solve basic problems, with the ability to implement resolutions.


• Ability to attentively listen and effectively communicate in oral and written format.