Accounts Receivable Specialist

PURPOSE: 

Following Maxim established policies and procedures the Accounts Receivable Specialist accurately and reliably posts cash receipts transactions to customer accounts for assigned locations. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Efficiently use various computer systems and tools to enter, extract, and compile the necessary records to support customer accounts. 
• Accurately posts cash receipts transactions to customer accounts. 
• Research payment data to determine appropriate customer invoices to post payment against. 
• Generate customer statements and reports as needed. 
• Learn other aspects of the department functions to provide support as needed. 
• Performs filing and other general clerical office duties 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 

 REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: 

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

 Experience: 

• 2+ years’ experience performing accounts receivable duties 

 Knowledge/Skills: 

• Moderate level communication skills - must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization 
• Basic level math skills, such as addition, subtraction and multiplication 
• Advanced level organizational skills  
• Advanced level interpersonal and problem-solving skills 
• Moderate level knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; bend and/or stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office setting.  

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.