POSITION SUMMARY
The AR/General Account Associate is responsible for issuing approved credits and properly applying payments to customer accounts, collecting outstanding invoices, and reconciling bank statements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Record funds received and apply payments to customer accounts.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, make adjustments to accounts, and issue credit memos as appropriate Troubleshoot problematic receivables and credits by independently working with multiple internal departments, Contact customer regarding non-payment, or short payment of invoices
Prepare monthly closing reports, account analysis and other reports, as directed by the Controller.
Maintain credit policy and notify Controller of problem accounts before they become uncollectible.
Prepare and make bank deposits and maintain daily sheet and perform monthly cash reconciliation
Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
Back-up Accounts Payable when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
Self-starter, detail oriented, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal management input.
EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum
Associates degree in Accounting and or 3-5 years of general accounting
ERP experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.