AR Specialist

Description

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts receivable records and functions as lead A/R member requiring systems and procedures training to less tenured members of the department.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Prioritize, coordinate and control assigned workload for timely completion in order to meet established deadlines.

· Analyze, maintain and control A/R reconciliations on specifically assigned customers as assigned 

· A/R Cash receipts- input & apply

· Run D&B reports as required 

· Collection activities on delinquent customer accounts

· Obtain daily bank reports including credit card activity

· Research, analyze, prepare and balance bank reports for individual account application

· Post and balance A/R Payments to customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies

· Credit card payment processing and reporting into the AR System

· Maintain AR and customer files

· Process credit applications including reference checks, credit history and financial report research

· Update and maintain customer information in the SAP ERP system

· Handle customer service issues related to credit and collections

· Prepare and mail customer statements and handle any related issues by phone, fax, email or mail

· Research and code customer pre-payment notifications

· Provide special reporting as required

· Additional AR duties as assigned 

· Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):

· Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training in accounting field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Previous experience in an accounting role is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· P.C. skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word programs is required

· Experience working with SAP software is preferred

· Strong interpersonal skills and good phone/email communication is required

· Solid organizational skills are required

POSITION SUPERVISES: 

This is a non-supervisory role

CONTACT WITH OTHERS: 

This position requires contact with internal and external associates

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; manual dexterity to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.

TRAVEL:

Generally, travel is not required

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, meet people, raise a family and live!

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.