Accounts Receivable Representative

Accounts Receivable Representative 

Troy, MI

100% On-Site

MUST HAVE 3 years Accounting experience required

MUST HAVE Strong excel skills 

Brightwing is seeking a skilled and proactive Accounts Receivable Representative to play a key role in our financial operations and contribute to our organization's growth. This position offers a dynamic mix of responsibilities, with approximately 25% of your time focused on accounts receivable collections and cash receipt processes and 75% dedicated to bank reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax returns, and various financial reporting tasks.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll work closely with our Accounting, Sales, and Management teams, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Given the complexity of our organization, this role will have a direct impact across multiple businesses, requiring a forward-thinking mindset to drive continuous improvement and scalability in our processes.

What you’ll do:

· Ensure payments from clients are made consistent with terms and on time.

· Take full ownership of the collection of delinquent accounts receivable and accurately credit customer accounts with payments received.

· Complete monthly account reconciliations related to month-end accounts receivable accounts.

· Maintain continuous communication with internal staff to update on collections issues.

· Document collection and client efforts accordingly on their accounts for management review.

· Filing state and local sales tax returns.

· Develop and use problem-solving and multitasking skills to quickly identify and resolve account issues while meeting department goals.

What you’ll need:

· Must have at least 3 years’ experience in an accounting position 

· Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist with 3 years of experience

· Demonstrated ability to manage multi-company accounting function

· Associate’s degree in Accounting

· Strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills.

· Experience working in ERP systems for invoice and payment submission and reconciliation

· Above average Microsoft Dynamics (GP), Excel and Microsoft Office experience

· Avalara (sales tax program) experience preferred

What you’ll have:

· Solid critical thinking and analysis and attention to detail.

· High personal drive, confidence, integrity and determination.

· Aptitude to take on challenges and keep a healthy attitude under pressure.

· Resiliency and agility to adapt to new challenges quickly and effectively.

· Ability to collaborate easily and effectively with others and adapt to different working styles.

· Desire to take responsibility for the quality of all deliverables, contribute to doing things better and faster.