Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

A/R Specialist with General Accounting Skills

Carolina Precision Technologies, Inc is a highly respected precision manufacturing company seeking an experienced A/R Specialist to join our accounting team. The individual will play a pivotal role in the completion and maintenance of accounts receivable and related accounting.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Role & Responsibilities

General Characteristics

• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate high integrity, dependability, and a focus on delivering measurable results
• Exhibit strong technical skills, analytical ability, and sound judgment in manufacturing environments
• Possess excellent communication skills, relating effectively to individuals across all organizational levels
• Have a strong customer focus and consider everyone a customer.
  
  

A/R Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily processing of invoices for customer shipments
• Distribute invoices to customers via email, customer portals, or other mediums as required
• Maintain accounting documents associated with customer invoicing, credits, and shipments
• Posting of customer remittances and processing of customer credits
• Monitor and review open receivables for timely collection and variance resolution
• Professionally communicate with customers regarding account activity and status
• Provide timely and accurate reporting including analysis of results and trends as requested by management
• Actively participate in enhancement, maintenance, and divisional implementation of the ERP system as related to A/R
• Provide information in support of A/R oversight and improvement initiatives
• Obtaining information from other departments to ensure customer records are accurate and complete.
  
  

General Accounting

• Maintain a best business practice orientation and focus with an understanding of accounting rules and procedures (GAAP)
• Maintain and reconcile various G/L support schedules
• Take an active role in the evolution of systems, processes, and procedures
• Assist with Accounts Payable as required
• Assist with closing processes as required
• Assist in annual audit activities as required
• Maintain and adhere to internal controls, policies and procedures
• Support compliance with financial regulations and tax reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and enhance associated reporting
• Promote cross training and leveraging of technology
• Other projects and duties as defined by management.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (associate degree plus strong experience will be considered)
• 2-5 years’ experience in accounts receivable and accounting functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and MS Word)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience (Visual and/or E2 a plus but not required)
• Proficiency in accurate data entry, must be meticulous with strong organizational skills
• Collaborative team player but must be self-starter able to work and problem solve independently
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Highly organized.