The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist oversees the companys incoming payment activities, ensuring that customer invoices, receipts, and related financial transactions are processed accurately and on schedule. This position is responsible for maintaining updated customer account records, performing reconciliations, and supporting the organizations financial stability by minimizing outstanding balances and improving overall cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily financial tasks, including reviewing, verifying, classifying, and recording accounts receivable data.
- Handle the processing of incoming payments in line with organizational financial policies and established procedures.
- Prepare customer invoices, billing statements, and bank deposit documents.
- Execute outgoing payments as required, ensuring all disbursements follow financial guidelines.
- Maintain and update the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring all transactions are posted accurately and in full.
- Investigate discrepancies by reconciling customer accounts and reviewing monthly statements.
- Manage collections by issuing payment reminders and following up with clients regarding outstanding invoices.
- Produce reports summarizing the status of accounts receivable and related financial metrics.
- Understand and properly apply expense accounts and cost center coding.
- Process employee reimbursements in accordance with company policy.
- Perform additional accounting-related duties as assigned from time to time.
