The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist will perform day-to-day accounting for customer payments (including incoming wires, live checks, and credit card payments), processing payments to the corresponding remittance invoices and creating chargeback invoices for any customer deductions taken and assist with related accounting activities including month end close, account reconciliations and financial audits.

Responsibilities

Perform the cash application process and coordinating activities of researching and applying cash to the customer s account and open invoices both timely and accurately.
Obtaining customer deduction information for the Deductions team for proper resolution of open AR balances.
Assist in reconciling customer payments between open invoices and credit memos and customer generated deductions to check or wire amount being paid. Desktop check deposits.
Perform the cash application process to meet the monthly close deadline of all cash posted weekly and monthly by close of business Day 1.
Reconciling prior end of month postings of customers on-account funds and credit memos to the appropriate open invoices.
Perform collections efforts on past due customer accounts.
Supporting external audits by providing accurate and we'll supported data and communication.
Assist with any customer and operation s questions and issues as they relate to customer payments and deductions support.

Requirements

bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
Experience in a consumer products company or retailer.
2+ years total relevant experience including hands-on accounting roles of mid to large size controls focused companies.
Advanced knowledge and experience in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Good project management skills.
Experience with NetSuite Accounting ERP systems a plus.
Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth company by maintaining focus and strong organization and time management skills.
Proven team player and able to work with all levels of professionals internally and externally.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.

Accounts Receivable Specialist