Accounts Receivable Specialist

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies while supporting the finance team with various projects. This position will also be responsible for assisting with the collections of customer accounts. A positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask is needed. This candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and verbally, as they will be frequently dealing with both internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•  Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
•  Audit invoices to ensure sites are following all AR policies and procedures.
•  Process and post AR invoices daily while reviewing invoices for errors.
•  Process and post RMA credits and review for errors.
•  Perform any invoice corrections as needed.
•  Submit oilfield tank invoices in customer portals per requirements.
•  Review and process third party freight invoicing.
•  Review and print all customer statements to be sent out monthly.
•  Manage customer email addresses in SyteLine.
•  Assist with processing all credit applications timely while gathering all necessary information to ensure an informed credit decision can be made by Director of Credit and Risk Management.
•  Deposit incoming checks daily.
•  Enter all cash receipts daily.
•  Research payment discrepancies and work with customers and sales departments to resolve timely.
•  Contact customers as needed with past due balances between 30 and 60 days and proactively follow up to resolve aged receivables.
•  Reconcile the customer cash account in Syteline weekly.
•  Assist with various special projects as needed.
•  Prompt and dependable attendance.
•  Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•  Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
•  Good organization and prioritization abilities.
•  Excellent problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
•  Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
•  Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
•  Experience with Microsoft Office applications
•  Experience working with ERP systems.
•  Data entry experience using Excel and other applicable databases.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

•  High School Diploma or GED required.
•  Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.