Accounts Receivable Specialist

3 to 5 years of direct experience requiredDescription:About the jobJOB SUMMARY:Accounts Receivable Specialist who is detail oriented, organized and has excellent communication skills. The individualshould be enthusiastic and motivated to learn and grow within the Company. This position will work closely with Invoicing,Marketing, Treasury Accounting and customers to facilitate timely and accurate collections on open receivables.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and distribute account statements to customers, daily cash application, initiate collection efforts on past due balances, and liaise with Marketing team to ensure for timely collection.Reconcile accounts receivable subledger.Prepare accounts receivable aging reports for weekly distribution and management review.Research and communicate discrepancies between invoicing and collections for timely resolution.Set up and maintain approved customers in enterprise accounting software in accordance with legal entity structure and in compliance with company’s risk management policy.Complete customer master file maintenance.Support supply chain financing.Reconcile the AR Suspense account monthly.Perform AR Open and Close procedures in accordance with GL Close calendar.Support annual audit, providing required documentation and reconciliations to corporate accounting for review and approval.Setup new vendors for accounts payableAssist with ad hoc projects as needed.Ability to adapt to fluctuating workload schedules and flexibility to work overtime as needed.Other duties as assigned.SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Proficient in MS Excel and MS WordStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with various levels of management and non-management personnel within the organization.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Ability to meet deadlines by working efficiently within time constraints; including, but not limited to readily identifying and communicating possible delays.Possess or have ability to obtain a driver’s license and maintain driving privilege.Capacity to multi task and work independently with minimum supervision.QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business orrelated field. Supplementary training and/or designations related to the business field, or equivalent education andexperience, is preferred.Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent experience, relevant to accounts receivable.Skills:accounts receivableTop Skills Details:accounts receivableAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Proficient in MS Excel and MS WordStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with various levels of management and non-management personnel within the organization.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Ability to meet deadlines by working efficiently within time constraints; including, but not limited to readily identifying and communicating possible delays.Possess or have ability to obtain a driver’s license and maintain driving privilege.Capacity to multi task and work independently with minimum supervision.QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business orrelated field. Supplementary training and/or designations related to the business field, or equivalent education andexperience, is preferred.Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent experience, relevant to accounts receivable.Experience Level:Entry LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.