Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to ensure prompt and accurate application of all customer payments to A/R accounts and collaborate with appropriate BEK personnel to maintain accuracy of customer accounts.

• Post customer remittances, using various methods (including interfaces and exception-based processing) from numerous sources to A/R.
• Perform maintenance on Accounts Receivable as requested by Credit Department, Controllers, and/or Shared Services management.
• Research and correct previous posting errors.
• Process refunds for credit balances on inactive customer accounts.
• Balance the interface between BEK systems and A/R, researching and resolving any variances.
• Must manage time to meet posting deadlines throughout the day to adhere to the department's Service Level Agreements to the credit departments and divisions.
• Complete accounting and credit-supporting administrative functions to ensure records and statements are adequately maintained.
• Scan and index remittance and other support for each individual deposit in appropriate imaging system.
• Coordinate with Shared Services management to ensure accurate and timely cut-off for application of money and requested maintenance at month-end.
• Act as a liaison to BEK operating divisions and customers to field questions and requests.
• Other tasks and duties as required by the needs of the business or Shared Services Manager and/or Supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook, 10 key by touch)
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to manage individual performance to meet established guidelines and metrics
• High School Diploma. 1 or more years of post-secondary education in Accounting or related field strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Position consists of general office duties including sitting, standing, walking, filing, and typing.
• Occasional lifting may be required.