Accounts Receivable Specialist

 
Job Summary: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in technology, and excellent communication abilities.


Principle Responsibilities:

  • Processes incoming customer remittances in the company’s computer system.
  • Sets up and implements proactive processes for the collection of past due invoices, including emails and phone contact.
  • Maintains appropriate records or logs of collection activity.
  • Escalates problematic collection issues to the appropriate person in the organization (i.e. Sport Managers, Team Sales, etc.)
  • Coordinates with Returns regarding current or pending credits for returned merchandise.
    Tracks and reports on the accounts receivable days outstanding.
  • Event expense management: Reconciles Event transactions, including cash expenses and all credit card, check and cash receipts from Events. Manages reconciliation between merchandise returned, event discounts, and Event receivables by coordinating with Returns Department and Event manager.
  • Posts any needed variances to the Event Order based on approved reconciliation details.
  • Monthly AR Statements and weekly projections.
  • Cross trained in some other Accounting department functions.
  • Performs ad hoc projects as needed.


Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of common accounting procedures and relevant computer programs.
  • Ability to process a variety of tasks both correctly and timely.
  • Ability to adjust to circumstances based on company needs and goals.
  • Very organized with good attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with diverse groups.
  • Strong analytical skills using data to arrive at sound conclusions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and displays sound judgment.
  • Ability to adapt to changes.
  • Consistently exhibits a professional attitude and behavior.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
  • Experience with Acumatica and/or Avalara a plus but not required.


Education and Experience:

  • Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years’ experience in an accounting function and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience handling confidential financial transactions in an ethical manner.


Work Environment:

  • Non-smoking open floor office environment with low noise level and convenient parking.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principle responsibilities and essential skills of the job function.
  • In Office Mon-Fri 12:00 PM – 5:00PM

 

Interested Candidates can:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to HR@longstreth.com.

Longstreth Sporting Goods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, sex, age, marital status, religion, creed, nationality, national origin, ancestry, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or inclusion in any other category protected by law.

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