Accounts Receivable Specialist

CSM Companies, Inc. in Madison is looking to fill an Accounts Receivable Specialist role on our Accounting team! Responsibilities include maintaining positive relationships with Accounts Payable reps and coordinating daily processing and deposits. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group!

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customer Accounts Payable representatives
• Coordinate and monitor daily order processing and deposits
• Accurate and timely collections of all Accounts Receivable accounts
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable aging reports
• Review customer payment history and report any negative trends

Primary Duties:

• Assess new customer credit application requests to form recommendations
• Communication with customers via phone, email, mail, etc.
• Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquiries in a prompt manner
• Review and approve daily credit card orders
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Assist in the review and enhance billing, collection, and cash posting processes for efficiency and best practices
• Other finance and accounting tasks, reconciliations, special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable or credit collections would be a plus
• Must have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Must have strong communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work efficiently
• Ability to work independently and express sound business judgment
• Must have strong Excel spreadsheet abilities as well as Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Must have attention to fine detail and be highly accurate