Accounts Receivable Specialist
** Seeking a confident and detail-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage invoicing, payments, ACH/credit card processing, collections, and customer account support with accuracy, professionalism, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Administrator supports all entities by managing customer billing, monthly statements, cash receipt processing, credit card/ACH transactions, and dispute resolution. This role requires a confident, professional, and assertive communicator who can handle collections activities effectively while maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring accurate, timely administration of all accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process daily invoicing for all product division transactions, including returns and refunds.
- Receive and apply customer payments in the Plotbox and SAGE systems.
- Monitor pre-pay customer orders and initiate credit card or ACH payment requests.
- Process monthly automatic ACH and credit card charges for approved accounts.
- Complete daily lockbox imports and update customer accounts.
- Issue, validate, and distribute monthly AR statements.
- Conduct collection follow-ups with customers, maintaining a firm, professional approach.
- Send communications to customers upon reaching “paid in full” status.
- Assist clients, field staff, and internal departments with AR-related inquiries.
- Support routine transaction processing for cash receipts, including ACH and credit card procedures.
- Participate in resolving account discrepancies and customer disputes with confidence and accuracy.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong, assertive communication skills and confidence in handling collection calls professionally.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Effective written and verbal communication with clients and staff.
- Persistent and tactful problem-solving skills; ability to navigate difficult conversations.
- Ability to manage change positively and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments.
- Motivation toward continuous improvement and personal development.
- Willingness to work extended hours as needed.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma required; at least two years college coursework preferred.
- Minimum two years of accounts receivable or consumer billing experience, including collections.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and accounting systems.
- Ability to perform duties accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines.
- Comfort handling confidential customer and financial information.
Work Environment:
- Regular interaction with accounting staff, Private Label and Fewell Monument customers, and warehouse personnel.
- Requires frequent communication with customers regarding balances owed, payment status, and collection matters.
- Must handle confidential data and financial transactions responsibly.
- Occasional extended hours depending on workflow, cycle deadlines, or collection demands.
- Involves following written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and resolving routine problems using established procedures.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Bonuses based on group performance