Accounts Receivable Specialist

POSITION SCOPE : The Specialist - Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the full cycle accounting process with an emphasis on accounts receivable, invoicing, credits, securing and processing payments, and maintaining customer accounts in and efficient and accurate manner. This is an evolving position and responsibilities may shift over time.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES : Calculate, verify, and prepare invoices, credits, account statements, and other financial documentsIssuing invoices and credits in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of accuracyAdjust invoices to reflect sample charges, handling fees, customer fees, price adjustments, freight adjustments, and discounts in accordance with company policies and proceduresMonitor status of accounts receivable to ensure collections are up to dateMaintain and update customer accountsPrepare Accounts Receivable aging reportCoordinate customer returns and credits for selected customers in accordance with company policies and proceduresAdditional duties, as requiredQUALIFICATIONSPost-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business or AccountingMinimum 3 years working experience in a similar roleCustomer Portal Compliance / Disputes handling experienceWorking experience with SAP FI moduleCash application & ReconciliationComputer literate, including advanced working skills of MS Office specifically Excel V-Lookup and pivot tables requiredAble to work efficiently as part of a team and independently where requiredStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication and negotiation skillsStrong presentation skills for leadership reportingExperience with credit releases and on-hold an assetThis position also includes : Demonstrated experience and ability working with moderately complex information as related to analysis, problem solving, and reasoning to perform job duties with effectivenessDemonstrated accountability for quality, accuracy and adherence to work instructions with some discretion required when exercising duties within pre-determined limits and proceduresAble to provide occasional guidance to other staff is requiredDemonstrated understanding that work contributions have some influence beyond the immediate Finance department and as such duties are executed with care, accuracy and complianceDemonstrated ability to apply creative problem solving and idea generation to work tasks as requiredDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departmentsCapability to deliver a consistently high level of customer service to external customers is requiredUnderstanding that work efforts have an impact on the employer brand and public reputation and as such ensure that behavior and communications shall be professional and accurate at all times with outside vendorsWORKING CONDITIONS : All work is performed in a standard office environment with limited exposure to adverse conditions or health and safety risksPosition requires low level of sustained visual attention, moderate manual dexterity on a regular basis primarily from a seated position but with the ability to alter positions