Accounts Receivable Specialist Part-time
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Accounts Receivable Specialist
Part-time 15-20 hours per week
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Position Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. This position needs a team player - someone who is not only exceptional at multi-tasking but also thrives on troubleshooting and owning processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Deposits checks via check scanner.
- Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
- Identify past-due customer accounts, draft correspondence to customers for past-due accounts, contact delinquent customers to request payment and maintain collection files.
- Assist with customer returns, refunds, and adjustments when necessary.
- Research any customer invoice discrepancies with help of accounting staff and customer service.
- Collaborate with Director of Finance to review accounts receivable aging on a periodic basis.
- Monitor the receivables inbox.
- Willing to be a backup for other accounting duties as necessary.
- Abide by all Howard Company rules and regulations as noted in the Employee Handbook.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting preferred.
- 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Strong math, typing, and computer skills, especially with accounting software and MS excel.
- Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers and copier.
- Syteline experience is a plus.
- Able to work independently but also within a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
- Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
- Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
- Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.