Accounts Receivable Specialist I

About Nite Ize

Nite Ize is a Boulder-based company that distributes over 500 innovative products worldwide to the largest retailers in the world. We pride ourselves in being fun and functional, trusted and innovative, and obsessively dedicated to making products that are not only guaranteed for life but guaranteed to improve your life. We are focused on creatively solving everyday problems through inventions like the Spotlit pet light, Steelie magnetic phone mounts, Gear Tie reusable rubber twist ties, S-Biner dual carabiners and more!

Our success is rooted in integrity and in keeping our promises to each other and to our customers. Nite Ize provides employees an exceptional workplace that is respectful and considerate. We value our employees, and, in return, our employees have been the key contributors to our success since 1989.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I is responsible for the daily management of accounting activities related to Nite Ize and its trading partners. Key activities include daily billing, daily payment applications, and claims processing which includes identification, research, verification, and reporting of deduction claims made by Nite Ize retail customers. The AR Specialist will also assist with claims and disputes during the collection process with the goal to recapture fees or short payment due to customer or company error.

The position for Accounts Receivable Specialist I is expected to be open until June 22, 2026.

Key Responsibilities for Accounts Receivable Specialist I:

Invoicing

• Responsible for initiating, monitoring, and maintaining invoice process and ensuring accurate invoicing to Customers.

Payment Applications

• Responsible for accurately posting payments to customer accounts and resolving any errors after posting payments, posting prepayments, or deposits.
• Accesses customer portals and websites to retrieve remittance details to apply payments.

Collections

• Manage customer collection cases – occurs when customer invoices are not paid by their invoice due dates.
• Extracts and analyzes data, provides recommendations and insight to customer accounts.
• Maintains diligent documentation of customer correspondence about collections and payments in Oracle ERP system.
• Updates and reports on delinquent accounts, open balances, collection issues, or payment issues as assigned.

Dispute Assistance

• Works closely with Sales and Operations to resolve unidentified deductions on payments. 
• Communicates with customers’ AP teams or uses customer portals for additional information and to dispute.
• Understands Customer Agreements to assist in the elimination in chargebacks.
• Assists with disputes – which may be caused by incorrect billing, missing goods, pricing, etc.

1-3 years Accounting, Finance, or other business experience required (order entry, distribution operations, customer service, or similar) or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office. Must be proficient in Excel. Outlook experience preferred.

Experience with an Accounting ERP system preferred (Great Plains, Dynamics, SAP or Oracle).

Ability to work independently and at quick pace while having a strong sense of urgency and accuracy.

Must be detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

Self-motivated to complete tasks on time and improve team efficiencies.

Professional written and verbal communication skills required.

Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Must be able to communicate fluently (read, write, and speak) in English.

Must be 18 or older to apply.

Work Hours: This is a regular, benefits-eligible position with normal office hours, currently operating on a hybrid schedule.

Hiring Compensation for Accounts Receivable Specialist: Hiring pay range: $22.25 - $25.75/hour, DOQ.

Nite Ize offers a comprehensive, voluntary benefits program which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Matching 401K Plan
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Discounted pricing on Nite Ize products
• Fitness Facility and Professional Trainer Discounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• And more!

Accounts Receivable Specialist I Reports to: Accounts Receivable Manager