Associate, AR L1

Description

General Summary of Position

This position assists with general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, billing and month end reporting while supporting the finance team. Working closely with operations and the warehouses to ensure timely, accurate and efficient billing. Coordination of communication and documentation across the organization and in compliance with customer and company specifications.

Essential Duties

• Processing, verifying, and posting invoices for warehousing services rendered.
• Researching account discrepancies and resolving customer inquiries.
• Processing and recording transactions.
• Maintaining records regarding account statuses.
• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate, complete.
• Make sure accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date                                               
• Working with the collections department to review accounts and client payments.
• Traveling/visiting various company warehouses on a monthly basis.
• Performing administrative and clerical tasks such as data entry, Invoice preparation, sending invoice reminders. 
• File paperwork and contact clients to discuss their accounts.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Operates safely in all conditions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Follows policies and procedures.

Supervisory/ Management Requirements 

NA 

Requirements

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. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years bookkeeping, accounting or related experience preferred. 
• Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work in a fast-paced team environment. 
• Proficiency in MS office, QuickBooks and NetSuite or other Accounting and ERP systems preferred.
• Willing to accept additional duties to aid the accounting department. 
•  Work effectively independently and within a team environment, including remotely when applicable.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work flexible hours across all shifts, weekends, etc. based upon business operational demands. 
• May be required to operate across various locations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.