Job Description
ATCO Industries is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist to work onsite.in a manufacturing environment. This position reports to the A/R Manager and will have responsibility for timely review, validation, and entry of vendor invoices into the payables system. This is a newly created position due to growth and an exciting opportunity to join a growing Company and team!
OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strengthen and grow relationships with customers by communicating regarding accounts balances and acting as touchpoint for problem resolution.
• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Identify issues affecting collectability of A/R. Act as liaison to and communicate with ATCO operations and management toward resolution of issues.
• Identify slow-paying customers and disputes affecting collections. Follow escalation procedures for delinquencies and recommend escalation to third party legal collections.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via e-mail and telephone.
• Prepare and contribute to routine and ad hoc reporting on accounts receivable and delinquencies.
• Assist with month-end close accounting activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested records and preparing reconciliations.
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.
• Potential to cross train with other functions in ATCO’s accounting & finance organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Go getter who wants to grow with a company.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interface positively with coworkers and customers to create effective working relationships.
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS Excel and ERP system(s) desired.
• Two or more years’ hands-on work experience in Accounts Receivable or other area in finance and accounting is preferred.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check