[Remote] Accounts Receivable Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Focusrite Group is a global music and audio company that develops and markets music technology products. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage all functions of Accounts Receivable, including customer payments, credit applications, and month-end closing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post customer payments (check, ACH, wire, credit card) ensuring application to correct customer and invoice(s)
• Review orders on finance hold; communicate efficiently with sales & operations teams or the customer to resolve the hold
• Process credit applications for customers requesting terms, including reaching out to references, reviewing credit reports, & recommending a credit limit for approval to assistant controller
• Gather and review resale certificates for customers; ensure customer record is set up accordingly; monitor expiration dates of certificates to ensure there is always a valid copy on file
• Continually monitor and review open AR; send collections emails to customers for past due balances and escalate as needed
• Prepare weekly AR Aging report for review with assistant controller
• Process credit memos for customer returns
• Maintain a good relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries in a timely manner and resolving any account discrepancies
• Complete month end closing tasks including accruals & reconciliations
• Assist with monthly sales tax filing
• Continually monitor processes and raise issues or suggestions to assistant controller where improvements are needed
• Any ad hoc reporting or tasks as requested by controller or assistant controller
• Assist with special projects as needed

Skills

• Bachelors degree & minimum of two years related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
• Experience with NetSuite or other similar ERP
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

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