Account Receivable/Credit Specialist

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Profitbyrpo - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

About the position

The Account Receivable/Credit Specialist is responsible for managing the collection of outstanding invoices, resolving payment issues, and maintaining customer accounts. This role requires effective communication with customers and collaboration with the accounting team to ensure timely billing and collections, while also providing support to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Contact the customer for the collection of outstanding invoices on a daily basis.
• Send written communication via fax, e-mail, etc. to resolve outstanding or disputed invoices.
• Research payment issues involving disputed deliveries, returns and credits which have or may result in delinquent balances.
• Perform monthly billing process.
• Send accounts to Letter Series for both divisions of Redwood Toxicology Laboratory.
• Perform customer master maintenance in the areas of billing information for both divisions of Redwood Toxicology Laboratory.
• Perform credit card processing on a daily basis.
• Enter cash receipts through the bank deposit for both divisions of Redwood Toxicology Laboratory on a daily basis.
• Provide backup support in various areas to the Accounting Manager.
• Perform adjustments to accounts on a weekly basis.
• Batch and process invoices for the Biotech division on a daily basis.
• Document collection efforts and status of accounts.
• Complete as requested specific account analysis, month end procedures included but not limited to statements, aging and ad-hoc reports.

Requirements

• Proficient in accounting computer software and basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must know the 10 key by touch and the computer keyboard by touch.
• Multitasking - Must be able to track and manage various details/accounts and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Driven, focused individual, able to independently operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the daily/weekly deadlines of the position in a consistent fashion.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage the environment in a manner that requires the ability to prioritize, be self-motivated and clearly communicate the status of issues to the manager.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Excel (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• Contract position with hourly pay of $18 - $20.
• Day shift schedule.