Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

In-person position located in Needham, MA 

• Lead the monthly billing process by ensuring the timely and accurate invoicing of customers
• Establish relationships with key business partners & customers, and liaise directly with customers as the main billing contact for invoicing and collection activities
• Take a proactive approach to engage and manage day-to-day collection activities to improve customer account delinquencies
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Maintain an orderly, up-to-date electronic filing system for all receivable transactions
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Support, and Account Management teams to understand customer relationships for timely collection efforts
• Prepare weekly A/R analysis for management review
• Perform financial transactions, posting, and recording of accounts receivable data
• Prepare and complete required GL recons for month-end closing
• Assist in annual audit, compiling accounts receivable information as requested
• Receipt of checks and preparation of bank deposits as needed
• Assist Accounting Manager with credit reviews of customers and determine payment terms to minimize bad debt risk
• Review customer and supplier contract terms and conditions and implement processes to comply with various contract requirements
• Perform ongoing maintenance of the accounts receivable reporting tools and other financial systems
• Drive process improvements in the billing, collections, and AR functions
• Additional duties and projects as assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of  2-3 years of direct accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting procedures