ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST - 23/09/2018 19:06 EDT

We are currently searching for a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist for a full-time position at our corporate office in Champaign, IL. A strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and positive demeanor are important in this position. If you have a few years of previous experience in general business accounting and/or AR, pride yourself on providing top-notch customer service, and are ready to join a fast-paced, growing team, please apply today! *****Purpose and Summary: Responsible for coordinating the entire accounts receivable function with exemplary customer service including processing, sending, receiving and depositing all customer invoices and working in partnership with our clients to provide the most satisfactory bill payment experience *****Essential Functions: Work independently and in cooperation with Manager of Business Operations and Chief Administrative Officer where necessary to create and distribute all client installment invoices and statements as necessary in our existing accounting software program. Receive and process payments, make general ledger entries and remote deposits for all customer payments to ensure timely and accurate record keeping. Develop standards for and maintain accurate weekly and/or monthly aging reports and communicate/interact with valued clients in a professional and courteous manner to resolve outstanding issues /invoices in a timely manner. Conduct account analysis and research as requested by customers, accounting department and members of the management team regarding billing questions, problems and resolution. Interact with internal and external customers to identify, research and resolve outstanding issues in a professional and courteous manner. *****Other Functions: Assist the management team and accounting department with filing, reporting and other general office functions as requested when not busy with essential functions. *****Work Environment: This position is based at the Corporate Office and functions in a fast-paced, highly collaborative and customer-service focused environment. *****Requirements: Normally requires an Associate's degree in Accounting, or the equivalent there of, and 2-5 years' general accounting/bookkeeping experience. Requires a working knowledge of accounting principles, general administrative and clerical procedures. Requires working knowledge of computers and relevant software application (i.e. Microsoft Office and Quick Books Online) Strong organizational skills required; must be detail-oriented. 1-2 years' customer service experience preferred, with particular attention to professional, courteous verbal and written communications Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Must adhere to policies and procedures set forth in College Fresh employee handbook