Job Description

General Responsibilities:

The A/R Accounting Assistant is part of a collaborative team that is responsible for ensuring the company receives payment for sales and services from our business partners. Primary responsibility is to provide general support to the A/R Team as well as excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conducts dunning activities to insure prompt payment of AR invoices Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers daily Daily posts, verifies and records payments and transactions related to accounts receivable Prepares month-end reporting and reconciliation Research and resolve customer discrepancies and past-due amounts including customer claims, deductions, overpayments Generate customer monthly statements and distribute to customer via email or mail Generate month end reconciliations as it relates to AR to GL and Sales Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested Ensure filing is managed accurately and timely Distribution of collection notification Assist with other tasks and special projects as required

Qualifications:

Outstanding communication skills and customer service oriented Ability to work with employees and managers at all levels of the organization Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines Highly skilled with MS Office including Excel and sound data entry skills Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial information

Competencies:

Communication and Active Listening: Ability to fully listen, engage and communicate both written and verbally Teamwork and Communication skills: Demonstrates strong listening skills, values and respects others' ideas and contributions Direction Setting: Possess strong project management and organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Take ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

o High School Diploma required, Associates or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.

o Minimum of two years of related experience required.

Physical Demands:

o Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods

o Ability to move and lift-up to 25 lbs

o Ability to reach and bend