Accounts Receivable Specialist in Troy, New York at RW Gate Company Inc

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to customers

Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Perform customer collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Research and resolve customer deductions, discrepancies, and payment issues with the assistance of the Controller and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Controller to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments regarding account issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship
• Controller
Skills and Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• Able to set priorities, plan, and organize.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off and Holiday pay

It is the policy of RW Gate to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or pregnancy, and to afford equal opportunities to disabled veterans, individuals with a disability, and any and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you require assistance in this application process, please contact the HR department at 518-874-4750 ext. 147.