Accounts Receivable Associate - Legends Furniture Inc

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are an inspired group of individuals in the wholesale furniture industry, who work for an established, rapidly growing manufacturing company which has been in business more than 30 years. At Legends Furniture you have the rare ability to transform the company and play an important part shaping the future of the company. Legends offers an open platform, and it is up to the individual to be able to step up and take leadership and help shape this organization. Legends is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to provide oversight of the billing operations and processing accounts receivable functions. This position will provide financial, administrative, and clerical services within the accounts receivable function. Accounts receivable duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Manage day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables data.
• Manage bills, invoices, cash receipts, credit memos and bank deposits.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Manage and verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
• Manage payment of invoices due by sending past due reminders and arranging payment expectations
• Communicate with previous clients and customers to request payments.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Maintain documented standard operating procedures for all core functions.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with ability to analyze large sets of data.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software, also familiar with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions,
• Factored experience with CIT, BB&T or Rosenthal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven reliability and dependability in fulfilling job responsibilities and commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance in previous roles.

Education/Experience

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Three-Five years of accounting experience involving billing, accounts receivable, etc. is a must!

Benefits Offered

• Healthcare Coverage
  1. Medical (80% paid by company)
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Paid Time Off
  1. Paid Time Off (PTO)
  2. Paid sick time
  3. Paid parental leave
  4. Bereavement leave
  5. Paid Holidays
• Other Insurance
  1. Group Life AD&D
  2. Voluntary Life AD&D
  3. Short Term Disability
  4. Long Term Disability
• Additional Benefits
  1. Employee Assistance
  2. Professional Development Assistance
  3. Commuter Benefits
  4. Advancement Opportunities
  5. Bonus Opportunities
  6. Employee Discount

Local candidates only

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Legends Home and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.