Accounts Receivable Specialist - Full Time - Temporary

Star Manufacturing is looking for its next rising star! Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounts Receivable/Credit Specialist is responsible of maintaining the quality and accuracy of Accounts Receivable through assigned responsibilities and evaluating the credit performance of new and current customers. 

• Strong background in collections.
• Identifies incoming payments (via wire, ACH and checks) and interprets various types of remittance advices to apply to customer accounts accurately and efficiently.
• Identifies past due customer accounts within policy guidelines and subsequent collection of past due/outstanding invoices by making external and/or internal contacts and follow up.
• Documents and communicates short payments and unapplied cash through established procedures.
• Analyzes customer accounts, research unapplied cash, duplicate billings, and adjustments to correctly apply and clear open invoices.
• Reconciles client A/R reports and remit discrepancies.
• Receives and handles invoicing and deposits bill-related mail. 
• Obtains information from banking websites and maintain precise records. 
• Files and maintain accurate records.
• Performs month end reconciliations and reports.
• Performs special projects requiring analysis of Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Performs all other task and/or responsibilities as assigned or requested.

• High School Diploma required 
• 1-3 years of recent and relevant experience in accounts receivables and collections required (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
• Good understanding of basic accounting procedures and principles
• A high degree of attention to detail and trustworthiness
• Engaging personality that blends well with a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Ability to carry out ongoing dialogues in a way that creates trust and confidence within all levels of the company

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, standing, walking in office, and working at desk
• Operation of office machinery and computer
• Occasionally lift and move items up to 25 pounds
• Visual abilities to include reading, distance, and peripheral vision