JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TECHNICIAN

Accountability:  This position is directly accountable to the accounting manager

General Statement of the Job:

The accounts Receivable Technician posts customer payments to the general ledger and seeks information from the customer regarding late payments.  This position will serve as a back-up for Accounts Payable Technician, and Receptionist on rare occasions.  This position will also assist in annual audit, providing backup data for inquiries.  Requires a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience in the field (some college preferred) or in a related area.  Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Accounting Field. 

Skills Necessary for Successful Performance of Duties:

·         3+ years accounting experience with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

·         2+ years progressively responsible experience in Accounts Receivable/Commercial Collections

·         Ability to work well as part of a team in a high-volume environment

·         MS Excel knowledge required, Great Plains experience preferred

·         Able to handle confidential information, multiple tasks and exercise good judgment and problem solving skills

·         Communicate effectively (verbal and Written) with vendors, customers, teammates, others departments, and management

Behavior Traits of Successful Candidate:

·         Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

·         Organized

·         Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

·         Team-oriented

·         Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service

·         Ability to work well with minimum supervision

·         Flexibility with assignments

Accounts Receivable Duties:

·         Contact overdue customers on past due accounts per policy

·         Provide outstanding internal/external customer service

·         Post all incoming cash to accounts receivable in Great Plains

·         Post credit/debit memos promptly and maintain information for company key performance measures

·         Process all credit card transactions (very few)

·         Research and resolve invoice discrepancies

·         Update the Great Plains database with ongoing progress and communication regarding account

·         Issue monthly statements to customers

·         Collect NSF checks and resolve bad debt issues

·         Reconcile end of month accounts receivable at 8:00 AM on the forst working day of the new month and provide an updated aging report to an accountant for accurate closure of financial statements

·         Work with Rinchem managers and customer service representatives to maintain accounts receivable at an average of 45 days sales outstanding

·         All other accounting duties as assigned