What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Jones?
In 2000, Brett Jones founded FV Recycling and became part of the Jones family of companies. Operating out of a meat packing plant in Columbia, Mississippi, FV Recycling started with four employees and one hook truck that pulled cardboard bins in the Columbia area. A short six months later, FV Recycling was servicing forty-five clients with one hook truck and one flatbed truck. Acquisitions and significant growth brought us to where we are today as a company. We currently have seven physical locations and seventy trucks running in sixteen states in the Southeast. We haul over 500,000 tons annually.
Our people are our most valuable assets. The Account Receivable Specialist is a critical part of our accounting department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and set up customer accounts in accounting software.
Generate invoices in a timely manner and ensure invoices are complete with all necessary information.
Receive and process payments from customers. Record all transactions accurately in the accounting system.
Research and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues with payments or invoices.
Monitor accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are accounted for and posted properly.
Address customer inquiries and concerns regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
Provide necessary documentation or clarification to resolve any disputes or discrepancies.
Ensure all reports are accurately processed and sent out in a timely manner.
Assist controller with projects as needed.
Job Requirements
2 years of account receivable experience
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting procedures
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Data entry experience with fast accurate typing/keyboarding skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills with superior attention to detail
Professional and courtesy approach to interaction with external and internal customers
High respect for confidentiality
Perform as part of a team while maintaining a positive work environment
