AR Specialist: Cash Flow & Collections Pro

Csm Companies Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Companies, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team. You will build relationships with Accounts Payable reps, coordinate daily processing and deposits, and ensure accurate collections.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in finance or accounting, 3–5 years of AR/credit collections, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent Excel and MS Office skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable or credit collections would be a plus
• Must have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work efficiently
• Ability to work independently and express sound business judgment
• Must have strong Excel spreadsheet abilities as well as Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Must have attention to fine detail and be highly accurate

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customer Accounts Payable representatives
• Coordinate and monitor daily order processing and deposits
• Accurate and timely collections of all Accounts Receivable accounts
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable aging reports
• Review customer payment history and report any negative trends
• Assess new customer credit application requests to form recommendations
• Communication with customers via phone, email, mail, etc.
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner
• Review and approve daily credit card orders
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Assist in the review and enhance billing, collection, and cash posting processes for efficiency and best practices
• Other finance and accounting tasks, reconciliations, special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit collections

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

MS Excel

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree in Finance/Accounting or related

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Excel

Job description

CSM Companies, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team. You will build relationships with Accounts Payable reps, coordinate daily processing and deposits, and ensure accurate collections.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in finance or accounting, 3–5 years of AR/credit collections, strong accounting knowledge, and excellent Excel and MS Office skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.