AR Specialist — Complex Accounts & ERP Expert

Gear Up Sports; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) plan

Company stock options

Job summary

Gear Up Sports is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage AR, collections communications, and GL reconciliations. You will become an advanced user of our accounting/ERP and order entry systems, interfacing with sales, operations, and customer service to resolve balances and optimize processes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years of AR/accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of Dynamics 365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience within the accounts receivable or accounting function in a dynamic company; OR
• Associated Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related fields and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience within the accounts receivable or accounting function in a dynamic company.
• Thorough understanding of accounting concepts including journal entries, general ledgers, subledgers, reconciliations, and a working knowledge of financial statements.
• Experience in multisystem operations with an understanding for integrations within each system. Has the ability to learn new systems and work collaboratively to utilize systems and technology to improve efficiency. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite and has advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, Vlookup/XLookup, and financial analysis.
• Industry experience of one or more of the following preferred: retail, manufacturing, consumer products, eCommerce
• Commitment to quality and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across different means of communication.
• Work effectively in a dynamic growing environment which requires strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative, think and act quickly to provide timely resolution to issues.

Responsibilities

• Assume AR responsibility for larger, more complex accounts.
• Participate in process planning for new complex accounts, which can be unique and nonstandard
• Become an expert on AR transaction processing and trouble-shooting within the company’s accounting/ERP and order entry systems.
• Assist with the research and resolution of open account balances and follow up with customers on collection of past due invoices.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Sales Account Representatives as needed to resolve invoice issues & refund requests.
• Process credit card payments, credit memos and refunds.
• Respond to routine customer inquiries regarding invoices and credit memos.
• Maintain customer master files.
• Assist in month-end closing process as needed.
• Work across departments including operations, fulfillment and order entry team, troubleshooting and problem-solving errors and integration issues
• Support in accounts receivable department for illnesses and absences
• Other projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounts receivable

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Gear Up Sports is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage AR, collections communications, and GL reconciliations. You will become an advanced user of our accounting/ERP and order entry systems, interfacing with sales, operations, and customer service to resolve balances and optimize processes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years of AR/accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of Dynamics 365.