Accounts Receivable Specialist - $60,000

General PurposeResponsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment and customer issues.Analyze and improve current processes, as well as provide general support for the Accounts Receivable/Credit and Collections Department.Essential functions• Conduct account research and analysis• Make daily collection calls• Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues• Apply logic and reasoning to help improve processes• Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments• Prepare and maintain various reports• Maintain an accurate aging report• Send statements to outstanding customers• Process ACH/Lockbox payments• Reconcile accounts receivable to the general ledger• Assist with month end journal entry postings• Additional assignments as required by the need of the business.Education and Experience• Two-year degree or higher (preferred)• 3 years Accounts Receivable and Collection experience (preferred)• SAP or equivalent software (required)• MS Excel experience (required)Key Competencies• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office• Process oriented and resourceful with ability to improve current procedures• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Working knowledge of basic accounting functions to support receivable applications• Critical thinking and attention to detail• Ability and willingness to handle detail-oriented work accurately and efficiently• Ability to understand profit center and business area functions as it pertains to the allocation of revenue• Maintain all communications with confidentiality