A/R Specialist at AERO Specialties, Inc. – Boise, Idaho

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Non-Exempt; Hourly
Employee Benefit Classification

The AERO Specialties Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds being paid to the organization. This role also serves as an auditor, ensuring that invoices are accurate and that proper accounting procedures are followed to account for the receipt of payment for goods and services completed by the organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies customer payments accurately to the appropriate customer account
• Researches and solves payment discrepancies as needed
• Processes credit card payments, check payments, wires, and credits to customer accounts
• Makes adjustments to accounts as needed
• Facilitates payment of invoices due by sending daily invoices, payment reminders, and contacting customers as appropriate
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales and prior invoices and payments
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line, and actively works to collect past due monies from customers
• Prepares weekly reports for accounting management
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Accounting or a closely related field; or, an equivalent level of skill and experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts receivable, collections, or a closely related role
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel
• Ability to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions
• Strong math skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof-reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner