Accounts Receivable - Credit Specialist

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.