Accounts Receivable Specialist

JOB TITLE: Accounts Receivable Specialist CLASS: N/A DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Accounting/Corporate REPORTS TO: CFO/Controller EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support CLASSIFICATION: Salary Non-Exempt #### GENERAL: Responsible for the complete Modern Industries, Inc. accounts receivable function including issuing invoices, processing payments, collection of delinquent accounts, and customer credit approvals. #### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities): Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in Accounts Receivable desired. Must be proficient with current computer software including Microsoft Excel and other related financial and accounting software. #### ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Issue electronic invoices for each Division of the company. 2. Prepare daily deposits for deposit to bank accounting for all cash, checks, ACH/EFT and credit card payments. 3. Apply customer payments to accounts receivable records reconciling missed/skipped and short/over payments. 4. Credit management by assigning new customer numbers, verifying credit references for customers, and maintaining credit limits. 5. Collection of discrepant invoices/debits to include management reporting, statement preparation, telephone collection calls, written demands and escalation to division/sales per policy. 6. Sales analysis, detailed and summary, as required by management. 7. Prepare bank reconciliation for credit card processing account. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. #### #### REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able to communicate effectively by both written and oral means. - Must be able to comprehend and analyze accounts. - Must maintain a very high level of accuracy at all times, despite interruptions. - Must be able to deal with customers tactfully and with diplomacy in the collection of past-due accounts. - Must be able to work within a professional and office environment. - Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. - Must be able to climb stairs occasionally. - Must be able to operate office equipment, computer, printers, copiers, etc., which includes all physical abilities required for data input.