Accounts Receivable Specialist - Johnson Service Group

JSG is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client in Calabasas, CA.

Description
Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to join as the Accounts Receivable Specialist (“ARS”) to lead their growing Business Development Team!  The ARS will manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Company’s accounts receivable cycle implementation, maintenance and management of all accounts receivable business functions and procedures for the Accounts Receivable collection process. This person will report directly to the CFO.

Core Responsibilities

• Overseeing customer billing and cash receipts processing.
• Proper recording and application of cash, management of outstanding invoices, and direct interfacing with customers on collection matters and dispute resolution.
• Support Management by providing timely and accurate payment and account standing information.

Essential Functions

• Recording payments and applying invoices: Record cash based on customer remittances or pulling information from the portal daily.
• Collections: Reviewing A/R aging reports for the end of the month, ensuring set time frames are followed and communicate with customers on any follow ups.
• Reconcile customer accounts monthly, reporting aging reports, accurately include invoices, returns, payments and deductions. This should also include claim accounts that are reviewed prior to months end and reverse the amounts to proper accounts as needed.
• Month end aging must be reconciled with Subledger and be fixed if there are any discrepancies.
• Proficient in processing high volume invoices from customers through the EDI system.
• Capability to analyze data of invoices and payments to determine what was paid, what needs to be paid, and what was deducted from the payment.
• All the invalid chargeback recorded in DUR account be reviewed & followed up daily.
• Adaptability to cross train with other accounting staff.
• Ability to problem solve, communicate problems that arise and produce ideas for solutions and improvements.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in Accounts Receivable with responsibility for direct customer contact.
• BA/BS Degree in Finance/Accounting or a commensurate level of directly related experience preferred.
• Well-developed analytic and problem solving skills.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful in dealing with customer and company personnel at all levels.
• High degree of integrity including ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Exhibits a strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base.
• Hands on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for accounts receivable transactions and activities.
• Must be experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency with computerized accounts receivable software applications.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word etc.)

Salary $27.00-$30.00/hr.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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