What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Specialist position at Silco Fire & Security?
Job Responsibilities
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for the collection of payments from customers. The successful candidate will have a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. Excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills to effectively obtain information from other departments to shorten the Collection Cycle. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Inbound and Outbound customer calls and emails.
- Process credit card payments.
- Maintain assigned collection queue, database and spreadsheets, updating information as needed.
- Assess bad debt and work closely with Outside Collection Agencies.
- Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Continuous evaluation of current policies and recommendations for process improvements.
- Special projects and assignments as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in B2B Accounts Receivable or Collections.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and internal departments.
- High degree of familiarity with business collections, cash application and accounts receivable functions.
- Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy.
- Microsoft Excel: Familiar with sorting, basic formulas, formatting, etc.
- Microsoft Word: Proficient in typing and formatting documents.
- Ability to analyze large sets of data.
- Must be able to prioritize workload, goals and tasks consistent with the departmental objectives.
- Compensation
Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Company Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Silco offers a wide range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, Aflac and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Silco offers company paid short-term disability and life insurance. The Company also boasts a 401(k) program with generous company matching and tuition reimbursement. Silco provides paid holidays, vacation and personal time.
We are always looking for top talent! If you are interested in joining our amazing and ever-growing team, apply on Indeed or visit us directly at www.silcofs.com/careers.
Employment at Silco is contingent upon completing and passing a background check and drug screen. Silco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
