What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist- Cash Application and Billing position at AFL?
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What we offer:
- A Hybrid Office Schedule to qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4%- dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Policy Options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leader!
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for timely and accurate application of customer payments, daily electronic transmission of customer invoices via portals or email, and other duties may be assigned to support the operations of the Credit & Collections team.
Responsibilities:
- Post cash receipts from lockbox, ACH, wire and credit cards
- Reconcile the receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Work closely with Credit & Collections Specialists to resolve payment discrepancies
- Research and resolve incorrectly applied payments in a timely manner
- Completion of electronic transmission of customer invoices via portals or email
- Reconcile sales reports to completed electronic transmissions to ensure all invoices have
- been property delivered
- Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries in a timely and effective manner
- Process all approved credit memos
- Assist with collection of data requested for internal and external audits
- Other duties as assigned
Personal Qualities:
- Self-driven to achieve stated objectives with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, organized, detailed-oriented and able to multitask effectively
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to make connections in work tasks, anticipating next steps and knows when to escalate issues for resolution
- Strong customer focus, with an emphasis on both internal and external clients
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
- 3 years of Cash Applications and/or AR experience
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Proficient in MS Office
- Oracle experience preferred
