Accounts Receivable Specialist

Radius Recycling - Portland, OR

Full-time

Portland, OR

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in managing the daily cash posting of payments received by the company. This includes the posting of lockbox checks, incoming wires, and daily cash receipts. The specialist is responsible for ensuring that all payments are accurately applied to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices based on the remittance information provided by customers. This position requires a keen attention to detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles to maintain accurate records and documentation. In addition to daily cash posting, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will monitor unapplied cash and work to keep the balance to a minimum. This involves collaborating with accounting staff to apply miscellaneous receipts on a monthly basis. The specialist will also assist in preparing monthly compliance reports related to international sales and receipts, ensuring that all financial activities are documented and compliant with regulations. The role requires effective communication with Customer Accounts Payable personnel, Division Accounting personnel, and yard personnel to research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. The specialist will complete miscellaneous adjustments as necessary due to price and weight discrepancies and will prepare and track all necessary documents for over/under payments. Additionally, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in month-end close activities and support various accounts receivable-related projects as requested. The position also includes responsibilities related to the company's Anticorruption Program, ensuring compliance with the Anticorruption manual and controls. The specialist will be involved in the ongoing design, assessment, implementation, communication, and monitoring of the organization's internal controls in accordance with regulations and laws. Marginal duties include maintaining files and filing, as well as supporting the Credit Administrator when needed.

Responsibilities

• Post daily cash receipts from Lockbox(s) and Wires.
• Ensure all payments are applied to the proper customer accounts and invoices based on customer remittance.
• Apply existing cash on account and credits to appropriate customer accounts.
• Monitor unapplied cash and keep the balance to a minimum.
• Work with accounting staff to apply miscellaneous receipts monthly.
• Assist in preparing monthly compliance reporting for international sales and receipts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner with team members and customers.
• Complete miscellaneous adjustments due to price and weight discrepancies.
• Prepare and track all necessary documents for over/under payments.
• Assist in month-end close activities.
• Support deposit verification process as needed.
• Maintain files and filing as required.

Requirements

• Two years accounts receivable or accounts receivable related experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and the ability to use/learn company specialized software and hardware.
• Strong math and analytical ability.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong detail orientation with the ability to examine work performed for errors, duplication and/or omissions.
• Proficient in data entry and 10 key.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily, weekly and monthly activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
• Willingness to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with Oracle software is preferred.