Accounts Receivable Specialist

$38,480 - $44,720/Yr

Rush Transportation & Logistics - Dayton, OH

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Dayton, OH
Truck Transportation

About the position

Rush Transportation & Logistics is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the role of Accounts Receivable Specialist. This position is crucial for ensuring the financial health of the company by effectively managing the receivables process. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring outstanding accounts, communicating frequently with customers regarding their payment status, and taking necessary actions to ensure timely payments. Your role will involve a variety of tasks that are essential for maintaining the company's cash flow and customer relationships. In this position, you will monitor accounts receivable aging to identify overdue accounts and follow up with customers for payment. You will contact customers via phone, email, or regular mail to collect overdue account balances and apply payments to customer accounts while reconciling any discrepancies. Additionally, you will respond to customer requests for invoice copies and supporting documentation, upload invoices into customer portals, and provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving billing issues promptly. You will also generate reports on accounts receivable status, aging analysis, and cash flow projections, providing valuable insights to the accounting team. This role may require you to provide support to others in the accounting department as needed and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor accounts receivable aging to identify overdue accounts and follow up with customers for payment
  • Contact customers via phone, email, or regular mail to collect overdue account balances
  • Application of payments to customer accounts and reconciliation of discrepancies
  • Enter/apply approved credit memos
  • Respond to customer requests for invoice copies and supporting documentation
  • Upload invoices into customer portals
  • Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving billing issues promptly
  • Generate reports on accounts receivable status, aging analysis, and cash flow projections
  • Provide support to others in accounting as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1+ years of proven accounts receivable/collections experience
  • Strong understanding of general accounting practices and principles
  • Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Company Provided Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
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