What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Receivable Specialist position at Highgate?
Overview
The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports to the Senior Accountant and is responsible for timely preparation, review and collection activity of all invoices, and billings on accounts receivable customer accounts. This position will also support in daily functions, as requested. The Accounts Receivable Specialist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, timely, responsive and accurate completion of the following duties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare / maintain an accurate aging report.
- Proactively monitors customer accounts to minimize financial risk to the company and perform follow-up to ensure timely collection. Proactively communicates all A / R issues and developments to management.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, customer queries, and follow up on past due invoices. Prepare and process adjustments, within eligible guidelines, including misapplied payments, overpayments, etc.
- Daily preparation of bank deposits and posting of all payments to the appropriate customer account.
- Perform reconciliation of A / R sub-ledger to the G / L and resolve any discrepancies immediately.
- Generate and maintain weekly reports in a meaningful, organized format, including the weekly past-due A / R report for Senior Management.
- Exercises tact and good judgment in customer communications, many of which involve errors, discrepancies, and problems. Maintains professionalism in dealing with difficult situations.
- Perform assigned month-end close tasks.
- Assists with special projects, including audits.
Qualifications
Salary : $29
