Accounts Receivable / Pricing Coordinator

Job Description

Primary Location : Salt Lake City, Utah

Accounts Receivable Specialist :

Works with assigned customer accounts in collecting delinquent account, posting payments to customers' accounts, maintaining accounts receivable records. Works with Sales and branch locations in resolving pricing issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Receives payments and posts amount paid to customer account.
• Enters finalized payments and updates accounts receivable ledgers by customer / chain.
• Provides invoice copies for customers, as requested.
• Retains copies of check and other remittances and bank receipts copies.
• Proficient with computer and adding machine.
• Tracks account status and confers with customer by telephone, email or personal contact in attempt to determine reason for over- due payment, reviewing terms of sales, service, or credit contract with customer.
• Mails form letters and statements to customer to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
• Research and processes customer invoice payment, accurately and efficiently within VIP.
• Research and processes charge backs and pricing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Answers accounts receivable inquiries and follows up on collection matters quickly.
• Records information about the financial status of customer and status of collection efforts and keeps management informed of status.
• Calls and / or mails correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts.
• Cross trains (gives and receives) to provide effective backup for other A / R administrative tasks.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with others, customers and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts and perform basic math functions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic proficiency in computer spreadsheet applications and ten key data entry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

COMPETENCIES

Attention To Detail, Clerical, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Technical Competence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the essential duties and responsibilities of this job and am able to meet these essential duties and responsibilities with or without accommodations. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He / she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his / her supervisor.