Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ferretti Search

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cash Applications, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Executive Recruiting, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Past Due Accounts, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Sales, Time Management
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
9 days ago
?????The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing incoming payments, preparing and issuing customer invoices, and ensuring accurate and timely application of payments to maintain strong cash flow. This role will handle account reconciliations, monitor aging reports, and support collections efforts while maintaining positive relationships with clients. In addition, this position will partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and ensure the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes and financial systems. This individual will bring a customer-focused mindset, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. This position typically reports to the Accounting Manager or Controller.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
  • Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
  • Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
  • Provide information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
  • Promote, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
  • Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
  • Test documents and codes

Requirements:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
  • Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
  • AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field
  • Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular
  • Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
  • Good understanding of cash applications
  • Must be self-sufficient, motivated and capable of out of box thinking

Ferretti Search is an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.

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