Accounts Receivable I

Job DetailsJob Location: Orlando - Orlando, FL 32810Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Finance  POSITION SUMMARY The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist I is responsible for invoicing clients, processing payment, effective management, analysis, problem resolution of customer billing, and reducing the number of aging accounts payments while working under the close direction of the AR Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Invoices within SSMC's standard policies reflect the customer's requirements. Posts customer payments by recording ACH, wire transfers, cash, checks, and credit card transactions. Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions. Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices. Verifies the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from internal and external customers. Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections to customer accounts. Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and history to determine if collection letters need to be sent out on delinquent accounts. Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfers to the receivable account, verifying totals, and preparing reports. Researches and negotiates chargeback claims. Generates invoices and reports for particularly complicated clients or transactions. Maintains proper recording and application of cash management of outstanding invoices. Assists in reducing balances aged 31+ days. Ensures all receivable figures are correct and the remittance information is accurate. Provides reporting to leadership on a weekly/monthly basis addressing current AR status and risk. Performs monthly and out-of-cycle billing processing for several project teams. May perform light office duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, and scanning. Carries out other duties as assigned by management. QualificationsEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.  One (1) year of hands-on Accounting experience in accounts receivable preferred. Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Working knowledge of financial reporting software. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and other accounting software programs. Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copy machines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  Strong mathematical aptitude PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.