Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: FORSHAW
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:FORSHAW has an immediate need for a dynamic individual that wants to join our team as an Account Receivable Specialist. This position will be responsible for frontline accounts receivable management, cash application, and issue resolution. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position will be on-site in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be solution-oriented, supportive, self-directed with the ability to work closely with customers, both internal and external. Attention to details, a focus on accuracy, and pride in one's work are required for success.Requirements:Maintain precise records of all incoming payments; apply receipts to customer accounts based on remittance advice; and research as well as address unapplied and unallocated cash receipts.Resolve payment issues including declined credit card transactions, returned checks, and over/under payments.Monitor the shared Accounts Receivable email inbox and follow-up on open items in a timely manner.Ensure invoices are sent to customers daily; process and send summary invoices for key customers on a weekly basis; and generate and distribute monthly statements to customers.Review and identify customer accounts in need of immediate collection. Initiate cash collection activity for past due accounts with timely follow up and documentation. Coordinate the placement of accounts with collection agencies.Setup new customers as directed and in accordance with Company practices.Recommend process improvements as identified during the cash application and invoicing process.Perform other tasks as requested.QualificationsHigh school degree or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher is a plus.Minimum of three years of experience in the accounts receivable, cash application, and or credit and collections is required.Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with Microsoft NAV / BC or similar accounting systems is a plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, customers, etc.)Must have a sense of urgency and an ability to interact professionally with customers and solve problems.Ability to make good decisions and seek counsel and guidance when appropriate.Desire to learn and grow professionally.

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