What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Jacob & Co?
JOB OVERVIEW
As a key member of the Accounting team and reporting to the Controller, the AR Specialist will primarily focus on managing all aspects of Accounts Receivable (AR). This includes ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, payment application, and maintaining customer account reconciliations. Additionally, the AR Specialist will handle various recurring and ad hoc tasks, such as addressing discrepancies, preparing reports, supporting month-end close activities, and collaborating with other departments to resolve billing or payment issues efficiently.
REPORTS TO: Controller
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Accounts Receivable (A/R)
- Perform sales reconciliation
- Allocate payments accurately
- Process write-offs as instructed
- Handle account clearing
- Manage collections
- Send monthly account statements to customers
- Conduct proactive reconciliations
- Monitor and address special collection issues
- Raise and book credit notes for co-op
- Reclassify co-op expenses to Marketing
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting
- 5y of managing A/R and collection in a similar industry and/or company profile
- Experience using QuickBooks (QB) preferred
- Experience using AX365/BC365 is highly appreciated but not mandatory
LOCATION
- 5 days in office, Midtown NYC
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING FOR JACOB & CO.
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance for full-time employees, 100% of premiums covered by us
- 401k & Company matching for U.S.-based full-time employees
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Program
