Accounts Receivable Specialist

Rather Outdoors is a family of industry-leading brands with a common purpose, protecting and nurturing the legendary outdoor brands we grew up with. We are focused on fishing and spending life outdoors while providing outdoor enthusiasts with the right gear for every step of their journey. We’re proud to work with co-workers who share our passions and values, and work as a family to make our mission a success.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Process all incoming payments and accurately apply them to customer accounts.
• Ensure accurate management of customer accounts, including; invoicing, credits, & adjustments.
• Monitor aged accounts and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections.
• Work with sales, customer service, and other departments to resolve disputes and address customer payment issues.
• Assist the Customer Service department with maintaining correct customer master details.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and maintain accurate records of all transactions.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly AR reports for management.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including month-end closing processes.
• Develop professional and productive relationships with customers to help identify and resolve root causes for payment delays.
• Assist the Credit Manager with general accounting tasks as needed.
• Research discrepancies and provide resolutions for late receivables.
• Record, report and follow up on billing discrepancies or disputes on shared work spaces.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and project work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Degree in business administration, accounting, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in AR operations with a heavy focus on customer collections.
• Major ERP system experience required, bonus for SAP knowledge.
• Must have a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Must have a positive attitude with a desire to grow by supporting the company and team in projects that may arise through company initiatives or through acquisition.
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exist.
• Experience collecting and understanding deductions from major retailers is a plus.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications skills.

Additional Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with, or without notice.

Rather Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). This means that we do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or other classification protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 2 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person