Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

*Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist* *Job Description:* We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3 years Accounts Receivable and Collection experience who will take full ownership of the position at a small/medium size company.
The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both paper and over the phone, as he or she will frequently deal with higher levels of management.
*Essential duties and responsibilities* · Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered · Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with customers via phone or email · Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions and entering them into the accounting software · Prepare cash and check payments for bank; totaling and recording the deposit amounts, filling out deposit slips and bundling the funds and slips; making deposits at the bank · Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices · Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, projects departments and customers · Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries · Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures · Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; or special project terms such as progress billing · Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential · Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities if needed *Qualification requirements* · High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred but not required · 1-3 years accounts receivable experience · Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements · Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records · General math skills · Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs · High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality · Excellent data entry skills · Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills · Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills · Effective organizational, stress and time management skills · Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines · Ability to work independently or as a team member · Ability to work with a diverse group of people · Customer service and negotiation skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounting: 5 years (Preferred) * Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person