What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Welch Packaging Group Inc.?
Summary:
Assist in accurately maintaining all processes and safeguarding the assets related to accounts receivables.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts and follow up on overdue payments via phone, email, and other communication methods.
• Communicate top risks and priorities with management.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies, and disputes efficiently.
• Accurately post customer payments to accounts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain and update customer account records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Back up support for daily invoicing process, RGA process, customer statements, credit references and credit card payments
• Assist with cash applications and all banking processes.
• Maintain customer payment and tax documentation.
**Duties may vary depending on location
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- College Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Experience
- 1-2 years of AP/AR experience, preferrable in a manufacturing setting.
- Basic Accounting Skills
- Previous accounting software experience preferred
Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials during the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to certain manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.
