AR Specialist

Job Objective: The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate collection of payments. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of the company by minimizing overdue accounts and improving cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and ensuring timely payments.
• Monitor and manage aging reports to ensure accounts do not become overdue.
• Communicate with customers to resolve any billing issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Save and sort all incoming emails as they come in and archive all original copies of emails saved/forwarded.
• Customer payment remittance details are saved in proper network folder location.
• Customer requests for other Departments/people are forwarded as needed.
• Support processing of customer credit card payments.
• Research and assist with customer requests as needed.
• Research and assist with other department request emails as needed.
• Assist in any other receivables-related duties as needed (ie. Credit Management).
• Participate in the Month-End close activities as they pertain to the job (Reconciliations, Accruals, Prepayments, etc.).
• Crosstrain on other functions on the group (AR, GL, Costing, Budgeting) to serve as back up on the team when necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in accounts receivable, with a strong background in SAP.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• • Proficiency in SAP for managing accounts receivable processes.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel/Power BI, including the ability to create and manage complex solutions and reports.
  • Superb Analytical Skills for customer accounts, credit management, other requirements in the finance team.

Communication Skills:

• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
  • Ability to effectively resolve billing issues and discrepancies through clear and professional communication.

Organizational Skills:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and ensure accuracy in records.

• • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Teamwork:

• • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team of three, reporting to the Finance Manager.
  • Willingness to support team members and contribute to a positive team environment.

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (On-site with up to 2 days remote work per week)