Accounts Receivable Representative

Job Summary:
The primary role of the Accounts Receivable Representative is to perform various tasks related to maintaining the accounts receivable records.
Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
Make collection phone calls and prepare letters to customers regarding late invoices and account status
Process credit applications weekly and enter cash applications
Perform payment applications and cash receipts data entry into the BisTrack ERP system
Conduct account reconciliations as needed
Open new accounts and maintain existing accounts
Answer and field all incoming accounts receivable calls from customers, respond to correspondence and address questions from Outside Sales Representatives and Location Managers
Process all bounced checks received by customers and actively seek repayment
Prepare all monthly customer statements, email and follow-up
Complete payment vouchers for accounts on an as needed basis
Maintenance of tax-exempt forms and investigate and approve respective qualification
Requirements
Qualifications:
(Education and yrs of experience)
Ability to read, write and speak in English
Spoken Spanish a plus
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Additional business school or college coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or related subjects preferred
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting
Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of BisTrack, preferred
Strong computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.G., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Some math aptitude
Non-technical Competencies:
Judgment and thinking (original thinking, judgment and decision making, problem solving, awareness)
Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency, business acumen)
Leadership (ability to handle a situation and make sure it gets solved)
Communication (verbal communication, written communication, the ability to synthesize and present financial data clearly and concisely)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Talking and hearing necessary for communication
Sitting for long periods of time
Reading a computer screen for an extended period
Frequent standing and walking
Reaching, handling, and finger dexterity necessary to operate keyboard and various office equipment
Light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time of up to 20 pounds
Supervisory Responsibility:
None