Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist

Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist Elmwood, LA Job Details Temporary | Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Associate's degree in accounting Accounting systems Customer communication Sage Financial data reconciliation Client onboarding Microsoft Outlook Financial transaction processing Credit risk assessment Bank transfers Research Mid-level Administrative experience Data entry Accounting and finance experience Bachelor's degree in accounting Excel formulas Associate's degree 2 years Accounting Communication skills Technical Proficiency Account opening File organization Credit analysis Excel data analysis Full Job Description The Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist provides full-time detailed level support onsite to the finance and accounting departments of the Organization and its entities: Essential Functions Evaluates the credit worthiness of potential new customers and reviews the continued credit worthiness of existing customers Sets up new customers into the accounting application Pursues the collection of past due invoices owed by customers to ensure the timely remittance of customer invoices Ensures customer payment deductions are qualified and approved. If deductions are not approved, this position is responsible for ensuring reimbursement from customers as well as notating the Aged Report of shortages and responsibility to clear balance. Minimizes customer deductions by working with customers to ensure each party understands appropriate deductions Interfaces with the Sales Department to maintain customer files containing promotion, slotting and other customer charge-back agreements Enters cash receipts into the accounting application, pulls deduction invoices from customers' websites and researches deductions which are not uploaded on sites Performs accounting functions to include general ledger entries, sub-ledger and certain balance sheet account reconciliations Processes bank transfers for Accounts Payable and Payroll accounts Reclaims research by contacting customers for deduction explanation (open case, billed-not-shipped, etc.) Generates monthly Commission Reports Check stub filing This position is a backup for accounts payable critical tasks Supports all departments with requested administrative tasks Competencies Customer/Client Focus Assertiveness Professional Appearance Accounting Credit evaluation and customer invoice collections Technical Capacity, including extensive computer skills ERP systems knowledge and utilization Knowledge of food production processes and wholesale food distribution Thoroughness Collaboration Skills Communication Proficiency Flexibility Attention to Detail Persistence Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting required, Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred 2 to 3 years of accounting experience required At least 2 years of customer credit and account collections experience required General ledger and sub-ledger account reconciliation experience required Proficient in the use of ERP/accounting software; SAGE software preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word with extensive Excel skills including dynamic workbook creation, pivot tables and formulas preferred Proven ability to work well with others Excellent written and verbal communication, and customer interface skills Ability to organize and file electronically and physically