Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half - Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is designed to be flexible, offering approximately 30 hours per week, and includes full benefits. We are looking for a recent college graduate, preferably with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or an individual with relevant experience who requires flexibility in their schedule. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a crucial role in managing customer credit applications, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely responses to customer inquiries regarding billing. This role is essential for maintaining the financial health of our organization and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. In this position, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for processing a high volume of customer credit applications efficiently. They will maintain detailed and up-to-date records of customer credit and monitor customer accounts, taking appropriate actions based on account status. The specialist will also contribute to organizational improvements by participating in project work as necessary and will continually seek to enhance their technological capabilities, particularly with QuickBooks. Daily tasks will include processing and paying basic internal bills, sending out invoices, and ensuring their accuracy and adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a motivated and self-starting attitude, always looking for ways to streamline and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process a high volume of customer credit applications to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of customer credit.
• Respond to customer inquiries or disputes regarding billing in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action based on account status.
• Contribute to organizational improvements through participation in project work as necessary.
• Continually learn and improve upon technological capabilities, with a particular focus on QuickBooks.
• Process and pay basic internal bills, entering them into the system promptly.
• Send out invoices daily, ensuring their accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Always seek ways to streamline and improve processes, demonstrating a motivated and self-starting attitude.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or similar role.
• Proficient in using Accounts Receivable (AR) software and tools.
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks for accounting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Ability to adapt to new software and technology related to accounts receivable.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan enrollment