AR/AP Specialist

SUMMARY

Perform accounting duties as related to customer billings, reconciliation of customer payments and processing vendor invoices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing accounts receivable and payable with accuracy and efficiency

Processing, verifying, and posting invoices for goods sold or services rendered

Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses

Reviewing accounts, client payments, pricing discrepancies, and any past due invoice issues

Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending payment reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

Collaborating across departments to keep operations running smoothly

Engaging in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge

Maintain a positive attitude, be a team player and exhibit high integrity at all times

Composes and types routine correspondence

Files correspondence and other records

Prepares various analytical reports

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job, you must be a skilled and thorough researcher with excellent communication and record-keeping skills. You should be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with strong excel skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred but not required

3-5 years related experience in AR/AP or general accounting. An automotive background with EDI and ASN experience is preferred.

Attention to detail is essential.

Strong analytical excel and computer related skills.

Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills. Must be willing to take initiative and not be afraid to ask questions.

High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finder, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position requires a sighted individual.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.