Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Carolina Precision Technologies, Inc is a highly respected precision manufacturing company seeking an experienced A/R Specialist to join our accounting team. The individual will play a pivotal role in the completion and maintenance of accounts receivable and related accounting.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience

Role & Responsibilities

General Characteristics

• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Demonstrate high integrity, dependability, and a focus on delivering measurable results

• Exhibit strong technical skills, analytical ability, and sound judgment in manufacturing environments

• Possess excellent communication skills, relating effectively to individuals across all organizational levels

• Have a strong customer focus and consider everyone a customer.

General Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily processing of invoices for customer shipments

• Send invoices to customers via email, customer portals, or other mediums as required

• Maintain accounting documents associated with customer invoicing, credits, and shipments

• Posting of customer remittances

• Processing of customer credits

• Monitor and review open receivables for timely collection and variance resolution

• Send statements to customers monthly or as needed

• Communicating with customers to request and arrange payments

• Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger to G/L ensuring transactions are accounted for and properly posted

• Provide timely and accurate information and reports as requested by management

• Maintain A/R notes related to customer communications

• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure customer records are accurate and complete

• Monitor, research, and reply to A/R emails received from customers

• Assist with Accounts Payable as required

• Assist with various closing process as required

• Assist in annual audit activities as required

• Maintain and adhere to internal controls, policies and procedures

• Other projects and duties as defined by management.

A/R Leadership

• Maintain a best business practice orientation and focus with an understanding of accounting rules and procedures (GAAP)

• Take an active role in the evolution of systems, processes, and procedures

• Provide timely and accurate reporting including analysis of results and trends

• Support compliance with financial regulations and tax reporting requirements

• Drive continuous improvement of A/R processes and enhance associated reporting

• Promote cross training and leveraging of technology

• Active role in enhancement, maintenance, and divisional implementation of the ERP system as related to A/R

• Provide information in support of A/R oversight and improvement initiatives.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (associate degree plus strong experience will be considered)

• 2-5 years' experience in accounts receivable and accounting functions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and MS Word emphasis)

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience (Visual and/or E2 a plus but not required)

• Proficiency in accurate data entry, must be meticulous with strong organizational skills

• Collaborative team player but must be self-starter able to work and problem solve independently

• Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized.