Accounts Receivable Specialist

As an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist at our company, you will play a crucial role in managing credit, financial analysis, and EDI customer handling. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Conducting credit reviews for new and existing customers using financial statements, credit agency reports, and trade references - Assessing creditworthiness and recommending or setting appropriate credit limits based on risk analysis and sales volume - Monitoring existing customer accounts for credit limit compliance and potential credit risk - Analyzing customer financials to evaluate liquidity, profitability, and solvency - Ensuring timely collections of outstanding receivables and following up on past due accounts - Working with EDI transactions, particularly 861 receiving reports - Submitting and managing service tickets related to shortage or damage claims via customer portals - Tracking claim resolution status and coordinating with internal teams to support dispute settlement Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred - 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Analysis, or related roles - Strong knowledge of financial statements and credit analysis techniques - Experience working with EDI systems and familiarity with 861 receiving reports - Proficiency in using ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel - Experience with customer portals for claims and service ticket creation is essential - Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills - Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities The preferred skills for this role include knowledge of credit insurance or credit scoring models, familiarity with industry-specific compliance or documentation, and experience collaborating across departments including sales, customer service, and logistics.,