Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Champion Brands - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Jacksonville, FL

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing incoming payments, properly tracking assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts, planning course of action to recover outstanding payments, investigating and resolving discrepancies, updating account status and database. This role also involves performing various administrative duties within accounting and finance departments. Champion Brands is an award-winning, community-oriented beverage distributor that sells and delivers hundreds of brands across NE Florida and SE Georgia. If you're thirsty for a fun, fast-paced career with ample growth opportunities, fill out our application form by pressing “Apply Now” above!

Responsibilities

• Organize and send payments with insufficient funds to the Account Manager/DM for collection.
• Accurately record and process all incoming payments in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are applied correctly to customer accounts.
• Regularly review account statuses and aging reports to ensure timely collections.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing and payment disputes.
• Contact customers with overdue accounts to solicit payment manage collections.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency in managing and resolving A/R tasks and issues promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reconciliation processes.
• Provide support to the accounting team as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong numerical abilities and proficiency in handling financial data.
• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Skilled in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient in using computers and various technology tools.
• Reliable automobile transportation.
• College Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, billing, or collections.
• Experience with Vermont Information Processing (VIP) systems.
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• On-site fitness center.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Parental leave.
• Vision insurance.