Accounts Receivable Specialist

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client's mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska's Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

American Electric Job located in Oahu, Hawaii. Overview:

Responsible for all collection functions. This position will oversee the day to day, month end, and year end functions of accounts receivable by ensuring timeliness of invoicing, client payments, and by providing management with accurate accounts receivable reports. The incumbent of the position communicates regularly with management regarding customer payment, discrepancies, and late payments.

• Create and submit invoices according to company practices.
• Process invoice requests from operations.
• Manage incoming payments and accounting receivables in accordance with financial regulations and procedures
• Preparing bank deposits and completing ACH/EFT forms.
• Performing account reconciliations
• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
• Creating new customer accounts and collecting credit applications.
• Create and analyze data on accounts receivable aging on a regular basis
• Efficiently monitoring and collecting customer payments and notifying management of past-due accounts.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Handle customer inquiries for copies of invoices or purchase order number.
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies and issues.
• Provide all reports in a timely manner.
• Provide documentation to assist in resolving receivable issues.
• Provide timely updates to Accounting staff and management.
• Proactively seek and complete training opportunities.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Provide input on process improvements.
• Other assigned duties as necessary.

* There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

• BA in Accounting preferred; may substitute 8 years of extensive accounting and accounts receivable experience for degree.
• Minimum of 4 years accounts receivable experience with a minimum of 2 years in a complex and/or multi-company environment required.
• Federal invoicing experience strongly desired.

• Working knowledge of government contracting accounting practices (FAR and DCAA regulations) preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting office practices.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 (Sage Timberline Office) desirable.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including Word, Excel, Access, and E-mail business software.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.

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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 required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

• Reports To: Accounting Manager
• Salary: 45K to 55K.
• Benefits: With company health insurance benefits.
• How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@americanelectric.com.

• Subsidiary: American Electric
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2014334

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.