Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position

Essential

1. Post cash receipts daily for lockboxes, wires, deposits and credit cards
2. Review and reconcile cash posting between intercompany accounts and/or departments
3. Research and resolve outstanding bank reconciliation items
4. Prepare adjustments including credit memos and debit memos
5. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with cross-functional departments regarding cash posting
6. Handle miscellaneous projects as necessary
7. Responsible for meeting month-end close deadlines
8. Responsible for certain general ledger account reconciliations and various quality control processes

Mandatory

1. Education/Experience
• Any graduate, Commerce graduate preferred.
• 5-7 years of related accounts receivable experience or the equivalent
2. Attributes
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow complex instructions in order to perform duties described above
• Detail oriented
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude
• Collaborative and consultative interpersonal work style
• Strong communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to flourish in a fast paced matrix organization working closely with other departments

• Willingness to embrace change.

1. Skills
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Proficient in MS Excel and MSWord
• Clear understanding of customer debits and credits
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or NetSuite is a plus

Success

• Post cash receipts by scheduled time daily
• Ensure that close tasks are performed in a timely and effective manner
• Meet all other prescribed department deadlines
• Errors are within prescribed department range
• Complete training in all areas of the department to facilitate cross-training of functions
• Effective and professional working relationships with client departments including foreign locations as well as HQ.
• Identifying issues and communicating them to Supervisor, Accounts Receivable in an effective and timely manner.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision