JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
To assist in the management of the company’s AR, to minimize the AR exposure, and protect the company’s assets, through cash application, collections and credit management.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Review Bill Trust variances related to cash receipts to customers and investigate any discrepancies, including follow-up with customer and internal management for proper resolution.
•Complete monthly AR account reconciliations ensuring proper posting.
•Participate in the resolution of delinquent accounts through continuous communications with customers, sales, and controller.
•Communicate with customers to proactive collect on open accounts, in order to expedite collections.
•Communicate with all levels of employees to discuss AR and Credit Management to determine best practices and implement decided course of action.
•Prepare various AR reports for operational and executive management for the purpose of monitoring and managing open receivables. Regular review of key general ledger accounts including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
•Maintain proper records of customer payment activity and correspondence.
•Support external and internal audits.
•Stay informed of market and regional trends that could impact customer liquidity.
•Perform credit checks on new customers and recommend to the controller the appropriate level of credit to grant.
•Stay informed of potential bankruptcies and the company’s strategy to react.
•Maintain Credit and Collection policies and procedures.
•Process variances related to Invoicing.
•Complete new Vendor Forms, COI’s and other customer requested AR documents.
•Maintain customer files electronically and assign customers to collection programs.
•Perform any other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements:
•B.S.Accounting, Finance or related field
•Minimum two years’ experience in finance, accounting or related field
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:
•Demonstrated ability to work with multiple demands, priorities and directions
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines
•Must be detail oriented and organized.
•Must possess good problem solving and research skills.