Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description for:

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.

Effective Date:

Immediately

Position #: 

Department:

Finance and Admin

Classification:

Reports To:

Accounting Supervisor

Direct Reports:

n/a

Job Summary: (Two or three sentences giving an overview of the position)

This position is responsible for the full accounts receivable process for Storm Lake. As well, this position is backup for answering incoming calls.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: (Briefly describe the duties and responsibilities of the position.) 

• Review & ensure all sales orders are accurate. This includes the parts on the order are correct as well as, the pricing and the taxes.
• Obtain proper approvals for all invoices that have special pricing
• Coding is correct on the order (class code)
• Invoice out orders & ensure all backup is attached
• Apply payments accurately & timely
• Compile documents required for processing rebates
• Review subledger and prepare A/R Aging Report for head office
• Work with credit department as needed
• Liaise with Sales, Logistics and Production as needed to obtain proper information
• Answer customer questions about their account
• Answer phones when receptionist is away from desk or busy with other duties
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Required: (Describe required academic, technical and business education required and how it will be used.)

• No secondary education is required

Experience and Skills Required: (Describe required work experience and technical skills and how they will be used.)

• Proficient use of the computer, particularly Microsoft Excel, WERP’s
• Previous accounts receivable or accounting experience preferred

Abilities Required: (Describe the capabilities and competencies required and how they will be used.)

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to work in an organized fashion

• Effectively manage and prioritize job responsibilities
• Attention to detail and thorough
• Ability to work independently