Accounts Receivable Accountant

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job Description

Direct Manager: Controller

Direct Reports: None

Location: On-site (Opelika, AL)

The Company:

Alligare, LLC, located in Opelika, AL, is a global leader in providing turn-key vegetation management solutions. Alligare specializes in strategic markets consisting of Aquatic, Forestry, Range and Pastureland, Railroads, Adjuvants/Additives and Vegetation Management. Our specialties include both developing and distributing custom made herbicides to a variety of clients for a variety of situations.

Alligare specialists, having trained knowledge and expertise, can give both better advice, faster service, and a more cost-effective solution than a traditional sales force could offer. With Alligare’ s methods of delivering results-oriented, market-based solutions, we are able to always reach the same results with our products – unsurpassed performance and value.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients, contribute ideas, and help improve processes. This role also plays a critical part in supporting audits and ensuring reporting deadlines are met by partnering with the management team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Perform other departmental functions as requested by Management

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least 4 years of related experience required.
• Manufacturing and/or Chemical Industry a strong plus
• MS Excel experience is required. Microsoft Office suite experience is a plus
• ERP knowledge and experience are required. SAP SBO is a plus.

An essential element of Alligare’s culture is our commitment to diversity. Alligare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in our industry.