Accounts Receivable Specialist (Administrative)

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining customer accounts by sending out billing forms in timely manner, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Reviews and applies money from suspense.
• Executes waivers, sworn statements, affidavits, etc. to send with billings or to secure payment.
• Communicates to admin additional paperwork needed to collect payment.
• Trains and assists new AR Specialists.
• Mark ARs with collection codes for Managers to better evaluate problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field.
• One to three years prior related work experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• A self-starter capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.