Accounts Receivable Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND OPPORTUNITY:Our client, located in Bridgeport, is a global IT Services and Solutions company founded in 1995. This company serves various Fortune 1000 clients in key industries such as Telecom, Finance /Banking, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Energy /Utilities, Transportation, Healthcare /Insurance, and Manufacturing. Growing rapidly, they have partnered with CFS to identify an Accounts Receivable specialist to be a part of their finance department

The successful candidate for this position must thrive in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. This role will play an instrumental role in the future of our organization and is a full-time position!

********Competitive Compensation & Excellent Benefits**********

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable in QuickBooks.
Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Intermediate level Excel
Ability to work independently or with the team