Accounts Receivable Technician

Steffes; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Steffes is seeking a dedicated Finance team member to support daily accounting tasks within Accounts Receivable. The role includes posting invoices, updating customer data, and pursuing collections to maintain cash flow.

You will submit invoices to customer portals, monitor submission status, and prepare weekly AR summaries for the Sales team. You’ll also handle cash deposits, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end closings and SOP updates.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or 2–3 years AR experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities related to accounts receivable: posting invoices in the ERP system, updating customer information, initial customer setup, and collection efforts when required.
• Invoice submission into customer and third-party Accounts Payable portals.
• Track invoice submission status and identify stalled invoices requiring further documentation.
• Compile weekly AR Summary and note overdue accounts for the Sales Department.
• Deposit funds received via check, credit card, and cash; research discrepancies on funds; prepare month-end reconciliations and journal entries.
• Obtain knowledge of current computer system and follow procedures to generate required reports; update SOPs as needed.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working atmosphere with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
• Support Steffes’ objectives in safety, quality, and overall operations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Job description

This individual will provide support to the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks associated with accounts receivable, customer invoicing, and collections.

Steffes Core Values:

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily activities related to accounts receivable:
  • General accounts receivable functions: posting invoices in the ERP system, updating customer information, initial customer setup, and collection efforts when required.
  • Invoice submission into customer and third-party Accounts Payable portals.
  • Track invoice submission status and identify stalled invoices requiring further documentation.
  • Compilation of weekly AR Summary and provides notes on overdue accounts to the Sales Department.
  • Deposit funds received via check, credit card, and cash.
  • Research discrepancies on received funds.
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations and journal entries.
• Obtain knowledge of current computer system and follow procedures required to maintain and generate necessary computer reports.
• Update/create standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations:

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Accounting
  -OR-
• 2 to 3 years of accounts receivable experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position:

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.