A/P + A/R Support – MST Contract

Russell Tobin and Associates are urgently looking for A/P + A/R Support in Clifton, NJ. Please apply today for consideration.

Perform light clerical duties within an accounting function. May type, match payments, check items on purchase orders, prepare bank deposits, and perform other routine calculations. Perform basic accounting functions requiring knowledge of accounts payable and receivable and of bank reconciliation functions, answer customer inquiries, research problems and/or complaints, routine calculating, and post and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Job-Specific Requirements:

An Account Receivable Specialist works with Client’s collections (CBS) and the branch operations team supporting all collection efforts including end-to-end AR processes, collection calls, and the dunning process. Leverages data to prioritize individual and team member times to maximize impact on cash flow. Directly facilitates the resolution of disputes and customer inquiries from key accounts. Provides support to operations in day-to-day account receivable actions.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Accounts receivable monitoring and reporting

• Own the Zone A/R dashboard.
• Ensure past due invoices are categorized with the correct dispute status and assigned the correct owner.
• Regularly communicate status to key stakeholders
• Provide data as needed for credit reviews.

• Collections prioritization and facilitation

• Determine the collection action plan for each market.
• Assign weekly targets for dispute resolution by market.
• Follow up that large invoices were received and are accurate.
• Facilitate clean-up of very aged receivables.
• Ensure regular, actionable calls between collections and field are happening and effective.
• Facilitate credit processing and application.

• Key account support

• Assist team in follow up communications with designated customers.
• Facilitate resolution of internal barriers to invoice correction
• Report weekly on progress at designated customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years of B2B collections or similar role
• BS or equivalent education is preferred.
• MS Excel and Word knowledge is a must; S4 HANA, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), HFM retrieve, Power BI is desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Detail oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of HVAC business and project management experience a plus

Rate/Salary: $21/hr to $22.80/hr