ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products. We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency. We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don’t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization. Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style. **Accounts Receivable Specialist - Newton, IA** Job Description: The Accounts Receivable Specialist reporting to the Controller. Activities and responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Specialist include**:** - Ensure compliance to credit policies and procedures. - Post Cash Receipts on a daily basis - Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue balances and initiate collection efforts - Customer Maintenance - Enter New Customers - Prepare reports as needed or requested. - Conduct collection calls to collect Accounts Receivables. - Coordinate regular credit meetings with controller and sales department personnel to review past due accounts, recommend accounts for escalation when needed - Maintain accurate and up to date collections notes. - Invoice generation/issuance - Reconcile customer statements/billings. - Develop knowledge around customers and business units. - Participate in process improvement projects and support other management directives as prescribed. - Identify and prepare documentation for offsets/adjustments and write offs with Controller approval. - Develop working relationships with business units and the various groups within company to ensure accurate and relevant data is shared. - Issue customer account statements periodically or whenever necessary. - Send reminders for payments and contact customers regularly. - Work with customers to resolve billing issues. - Other duties as assigned **Professional Experience Requirements:** Education: - Associate or bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable. **Work Experience:** - Accounts Receivable: 3-5 years (Preferred) **Professional Skills:** - Proven experience in accounts receivable. - Customer service skills. - Proficient in MS Office and ERPs. - Excellent organizational skills. - Excellent communication skills via phone and writing. - Attention to detail and trustworthiness. Position: Full-time Work Hours: 8AM - 5PM, Monday-Friday Hourly Rate: $19.00-21.00 (depending upon experience) Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance #AFC123