Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the job

About the job

Provide financial, administrative and clerical support for one or more Shared Services companies by ensuring payments for goods and services are received, transactions are properly recorded by posting receipts and discrepancies are solved according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Run and review accounts receivable aging report regularly to identify and address outstanding accounts
  • Email statements and collect on accounts by sending overdue invoices and communicating with customers as needed
  • Review bank transactions daily. Post customer payments to the appropriate general ledger accounts by recording check batches, credit card transactions and electronic transfers in the accounting software
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
  • Resolve collections by proposing and executing customer payment plans, reviewing payment history and credit lines. Work with credit collections company as needed
  • Investigate account discrepancies by obtaining and reviewing information from sales, customer service departments and customers
  • Respond to and assist with internal requests from the sales, customer service and other teams
  • Respond to and assist with external requests from customers in a professional and timely manner
  • Resolve valid or authorized deductions by booking adjusting entries
  • Verify customer payment deductions and contact to resolve any discrepancies
  • Generate monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity
  • Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered as needed
  • Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
  • Assist with periodic third party audits, providing supporting documentation
  • Ensure accurate and complete customer information is maintained in the ERP
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions
  • Additional ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned

Set yourself apart

You possess the following qualifications, background and abilities:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred
  • 1-3 years of accounts receivable experience
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Flexibility to assist any of the companies supported by the Shared Services team
  • Ability and willingness to learn to work with different ERP systems
  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Excellent data entry skills
  • Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills

 

What’s on offer?

Fagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment which supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents. Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

 

Now let's not forget our office! 

We are located a beautiful high-rise in the heart of downtown Austin that is very easy to access. Once you arrive at the 12th floor, you will be greeted by our bright and beautiful space with fantastic downtown views everywhere. You will love the friendly and energetic atmosphere of our office, along with the great perks we all enjoy immensely. Things like - free garage parking in our building that is safe and secure. Fresh Starbucks coffee delivered daily, delicious catered lunches daily, and refrigerators stocked with all sorts of tasty cold drinks from which to choose!

 

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