MIR Group, a fast-growing manufacturer and nationwide supplier of high-quality wall and floor covering materials, is looking for an experienced and reliable Accounts Receivable Specialist.
Working on the receiving side of the company’s finances, the AR Specialist is responsible for many records and payment-related transactions. We are looking for a self-starter, highly organized and detail-oriented individual, a quick learner, and someone our company can rely upon.
Duties:
•Primary focus on daily cash applications for all payment types; Wires, ACH, Check and Credit Card payments, including posting in accounting system
•Identify payment application discrepancies for collectability, ensuring adjustments are completed in an accurate and timely manner (includes partial payments, short and or over payments)
•Escalate cash/collection and deduction/dispute challenges that require special attention to Supervisor in a timely manner. Work through resolution communicating all the way through to completion
•Provide excellent customer service via conducting, detailed transactional research, obtain resolution, and effectively communicate and close the loop with team members and/or customers in a timely manner
•Collaborate with Collections Analyst by managing a dedicated AR portfolio
•Distribute monthly account statements to Key accounts
•Prepare daily & weekly AR activity reports for team members and management
•Execute customer manual invoices and credit memos on a weekly basis
•Will be primary admin on customers’ Accounts Receivable Portals
•Ability to assist in performing customer account reconciliations. Collaborate with other team members, internal groups and customers when appropriate
•Responsible for managing and reporting on accounts sent to 3rd party collection agency
•Support both internal and external preparation of yearly audit requests
•Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommendations that create efficiencies
•Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education/Skills/Experience
•High School Diploma, additional secondary education in accounting is preferred
•2-3 years of accounting (experience in Wholesale, E-commerce, Tangible Goods Industry is preferred)
•2-3 years progressive computer experience (Microsoft Word and Excel)
•2-3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced multi-tasked office environment.
Behavioral Competencies
•Strong customer service skills including professional verbal & written communication
•Ability to handle pressure during busy times
•Highly organized and efficient in work habits
•Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
•Detail-oriented and thorough
•Comfortable performing routine, redundant tasks on a daily basis
•Team player willing to do whatever is required for the department to serve customers
Working Conditions
Office environment. Work schedule is Monday- Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. There may be some flexibility in the department for these hours to shift to start earlier or later depending on business needs. Full-time 40 hours per week required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
•High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
•Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•San Jose, CA 95131 (Required)
Work Location: In person