Accounts Receivable Specialist

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Fort Smith, AR. office location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position’s responsibilities include administering the Accounts Receivable process for handling all aspects of customer payments. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely processing of payments daily by scanning in the office and electronic file processing.
• Run reports and complete daily bank reconciliation.
• Assist Customer Service and Credit Management to resolve payment issues.
• Be adaptable to changing technology and eager to learn new processes.
• Complete Audit requests as needed.
• Complete and update documentation of processes.
• Manage Customer AR accounts by completing adjustments and reversals as needed.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly payments and reports for state agency assistance payments.
• Perform month-end closing procedures and meet required deadlines.
• Review, understand and ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements for billing and collection activities.
• Research and process customer refunds weekly.
• Interact with Treasury to resolve banking and third-party payment issues.
• Research, test, and document issues. Recommend course of action and implement new procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or General Equivalency Degree
• Minimum one year of customer credit and receivables experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

• Intermediate level Excel skills required.
• Experience with and understanding accounting program entries in A/R and G/L a plus.
• Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external “customers.”
• Ability to multi-task and be adaptable in a constantly changing environment.
• Self-starter with the confidence to administer an accounts receivable process from start to finish. 
• Must be comfortable working with all levels of employees and management personnel.
• Regulated utility accounting experience desired but not required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.