Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for processing customer payments, reconciling accounts receivable transactions, maintaining accurate customer records, and supporting month-end and annual accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with cash applications and reconciliations, and a customer-service mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments including credit cards, cash, and checks.
• Manage recurring credit card payment transactions.
• Reconcile daily accounts receivable receipts and deposits.
• Respond to customer account inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.
• Prepare and distribute outgoing mail.
• Visit the post office as needed to process company mail.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Prepare and process AR batches.
• Complete remote bank deposits.
• Manage NSF (non-sufficient funds) checks and update customer accounts accordingly.
• Record branch NSF transactions within Sage.
• Create cash receipt logs for satellite branch transactions.
• Maintain and update branch payment tracking spreadsheets.

Month-End Responsibilities

• Generate and review customer statements.
• Prepare monthly balance statements and semi-monthly zero-balance statements.
• Update revenue recognition records for contracts transitioning from Pre-Need to At-Need status.
• Review refund and cancellation activity and verify cleared checks against bank statements.
• Communicate cleared cancellation transactions to internal stakeholders for inventory and asset updates.
• Create and distribute customer and tenant invoices.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.

Annual Responsibilities

• Assist with annual audit preparation and requests.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, or related accounting experience.
• Experience processing and reconciling high-volume payment transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.

Compensation

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