Accounts Receivable Representative

Major Hollywood and independent movie studios have appointed Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. as their exclusive licensing and distribution partner to offer their box-office hits for public performance in non-theatrical markets (markets outside theaters). Swank represents Walt Disney Pictures, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, New Line Cinema, Lionsgate, MGM, and many more!

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Representative with a minimum of 5 years of receivables experience to join our corporate office in Sunset Hills, MO. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word and have strong 10-key experience. This role requires accuracy in dealing with numbers, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection Calls: Manage a high volume of collection calls to customers, ensuring that payments are collected within term and addressing any issues or concerns that arise
• Customer Inquiries: Respond to incoming customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, and discrepancies, ensuring professional and timely resolution
• Invoicing: Generate and send accurate invoices to customers based on contracts, orders, or agreements in a timely manner
• Dispute Research: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes by researching past transactions and collaborating with customers and internal departments
• Payment Reconciliation: Reconcile and apply customer payments to assigned accounts, including lockbox, credit card receipts, and other payment methods
• Month-End Reconciliations: Complete month-end reconciliations in a timely manner, ensuring all accounts are accurately balanced and any discrepancies are resolved prior to deadlines
• Sales Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal sales staff to research and resolve billing issues, ensuring that all customer accounts are accurately maintained
• Credit Card Processing: Assist with credit card processing tasks, including handling declines, invalid cards, prepayments, applications, chargebacks, and other related duties
• Credit Memos: Process and apply credit memos in accordance with company policies and customer agreements.
• Credit Holds: Process and manage credit holds daily by collecting prepayments and purchase orders, ensuring customers' accounts are in good standing and orders are processed appropriately
• Special Projects: Support the department with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Assistant Credit Manager or Director of Corporate Credit

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or related finance roles
• Prior experience with accounting software or ERP systems (AS400, NetSuite) is a plus

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience with 10-key data entry
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in processing payments, invoicing, and account reconciliation
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to research and resolve disputes or issues in a timely manner

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break 
• Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities 
• Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform 
• Hybrid work environment 

EOE, including IWD and veterans