SeniorAccountReceivablesSpecialist

## ## ## **Job Description:** The **Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist** is responsible for the accurate recording of all cash received from customers that needs to be correctly applied as dictated by the customer and the daily balancing of cash received and posted against the general ledger. Duties include serving as the backup for all team lead functions for cash applications. _**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**_ * Daily research and accurately input cash receipts into the customers’ accounts and verify that all cash is applied correctly * Research accounts to clear and discrepancies (short payment/ misapplications) and questions that arise * Conducts a daily balancing procedure to ensure that all cash posting, sales and credits from prior day agrees with general ledger * Generates monthly reconciliation of cash received by the general ledger * Updating complex Excel reports daily and keeping management updated * Assist team lead in reviewing daily work assigned and moving tasks around as needed to ensure all work is completed on time * Assists the team in training new employees and team members on new tasks * Assist with periodic third-party audits, providing support documentation * Assists in enhancement projects such as system testing, automation and any other improvements which need to be implemented * Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions * Additional ad hoc tasks and projects assigned _**LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES**_ * This position’s leadership responsibilities involve demonstrating ethics and integrity, developing adaptability, displaying drive and purpose and exhibiting leadership stature * Helps to mentor and train newer collectors in collections processes and techniques _**COMPETENCIES - SKILLS**_ * Results focused, solves problems while displaying self-control * Accurate, demonstrating numerical and financial astuteness * Works effectively with systems * Organized, structured and assumes responsibility * Works with limited super