Accounts Receivable

JBT - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Richmond, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Associate at JBT Corporation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company receives timely payments for goods and services provided to clients. This position is integral to the finance department and involves a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. The associate will be responsible for preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. This includes creating invoices according to company practices and submitting them to customers, as well as maintaining and updating customer files to reflect any changes such as name or address updates, mergers, or specific mailing instructions. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Accounts Receivable Associate will draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections. This involves identifying delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacting those accountholders to request payment. The associate will also be tasked with creating reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested, and researching customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff members. Collaboration with the AR lead is essential for reconciling accounts receivable on a monthly basis, and the associate will assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger. The role also includes supporting the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month, copying, filing, and retrieving materials for accounts receivable as needed, and relaying changes of information to appropriate employees. There may also be some assistance required with accounts payable or revenue invoicing duties, making this a versatile position within the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the AR lead to reconcile accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Some help with AP or revenue invoicing duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, calculator, scanner, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Bonus Incentive Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• FSA, HSA
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Company Lunch Events
• Employee Assistance Program