Accounts Receivables Associate

Reporting to the Controller, the Receivables Associate will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable process. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, be meticulous and precise in their work, and will have experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Job Duties:

• Manage the accounts receivable process to ensure prompt customer payments and minimize bad debt risk
• Review customer orders entered into the accounting system for correctness
• Act as a back-up for entering orders into the accounting system
• Preparing and updating internal and external reports with accuracy and proficiency
• Maintain process documentation, performance metrics, and lead improvements in the process.
• Process and record all customer payments
• Communicate with the customer, including negotiation of disputes and collection of overdue accounts
• Maintain customer credit records, both internal and external.
• Prepare annual credit review for all customers
• Participate in credit process and credit customer accounts when instructed
• Perform weekly A/R reviews and keep on top of collections
• Assess if orders should be released if customer is delinquent or over prescribed credit limit
• Perform credit checks on potential new accounts
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years working in a similar role and environment
• Ability to effectively negotiate during receivables collection activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Sage 50 Accounting, or similar accounting software.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Data entry accuracy and speed
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.