What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable - Credit Specialist position at St. Louis Composting?
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
St. Louis Composting, Inc., producer of STA-Certified Compost, Mulch Products and Soil Blends, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist.
BENEFITS
- Family-oriented positive culture, ideal for those looking for a long-term career.
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick & Vacation Time
- $10k in Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with STRONG match
- Medical, Dental and Vision offered.
- Opportunity for growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor existing customer accounts for continued credit worthiness based on analysis of past performance and current information.
- Analyze and review a customer's credit application and financial records to determine whether or not the customer qualifies for a line of credit.
- Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments.
- Performing day to day financial transactions including checks, cash, ACH & credit card payment in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Process accounts and incoming payments, prepare & post cash receipts of bank lockbox.
- Review of all credit process of new and current accounts.
- Open communication with customers to ensure timely payment.
- Assist with internal collections efforts by investigating and resolving customer inquiries - including inter-company transactions.
- Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment.
- Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
- Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Accounting Manager and/or other staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three years in Accounts Receivable positions.
- Working in a high volume, face paced environment.
- Established experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communications and comprehension skills.
- Background in light industrial, manufacturing, or property management is a plus.
As an important part of our hiring process, our candidates must go through a background check, in order to comply with the Department of Transportation requirements. Additionally, we do extensive drug testing including urine, breath alcohol, and invasive hair follicle testing.
