What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Abonmarche Consultants, INC?
Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others-- with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, theyre collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.
Working at Abonmarche means you'll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and share your expertise with others. Supported by a mentorship-based culture, our teams are empowered to develop their skillsets and lead transformative work in the communities all across our service areas.
A strong emphasis on community and family means you'll have the chance to engage with your community in your work here at Abonmarche, through our volunteer and philanthropic programs, and within a culture of supportive work-life balance.
Abonmarche is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in either our Benton Harbor, MI office or South Bend, IN office.
Job Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for all accounts receivable-related administrative functions including billing and the collection of overdue accounts.
Responsibilities:
Researches and inputs cash receipts data into the Accounting system and verifies by comparison to the bank deposit.
Prepares billings and account management of client accounting files and records.
Maintains and updates Certificates of Insurance with insurance brokers, required by clients and contracts.
Prepares and makes bank deposits.
Ensures accuracy and organization, completeness and conformance to firm and client billing standards.
Assists CFO and managers in interpreting and resolving accounts receivable problems with clients. Researches any invoicing discrepancies and makes necessary corrections.
Attends departmental accounting meetings.
Maintains accurate client files and information; keeps track of name changes, mergers, address changes, and mailing attentions and relays this information to the appropriate staff.
Reviews account histories with clients, posts payments, credit memos and adjusts as needed.
Contacts clients for accounts receivable collections when past due.
Assists with the operations of the accounting department and maintenance of accounting system to achieve the departments goals and objectives.
Responds to firm leadership as needed with accurate and timely information to facilitate financial needs.
Trains and assigns tasks to other accounting staff.
Assists with preparation for annual audits.
Acts as a backup support for all accounting needs as requested or necessary.
Performs administrative and other tasks as needed.
Education:
Associates degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
None
Work Experience/Qualifications:
1-3 years of general accounting experience.
3-5 years of experience working with accounts receivable.
Experience working in a professional services or consulting in the engineering, construction, or architecture firm a plus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlooks and Bluebeam, etc.
Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Unanet, Ajera, etc.
Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work independently.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
