Accounts Receivable Representative

Location

Torrance, CA | United States

Job description

Sparrow Company, an executive search and staffing firm, has an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Representative for one of our clients in Torrance, CA.  This is a temporary to hire position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for research, reconciliation, collections and resolution of major retail account.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Help research return discrepancies and deductions
• Run reports in multiple systems to do reconciliation
• Work closely with AR Supervisor to assist her through the project
• Prepare Excel files to share with customer and management
• Join bi-weekly calls with AP to go over findings
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal & external customers regarding discrepancies.
• Strong experience contacting customers by phone, e-mail, or fax regarding payment.
• Provides customer with invoice and credit copies when requested.
• Follow up on outstanding chargebacks and discrepancy items for resolution.
• Clerical support including filing, scanning and other administrative tasks.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required by the AR Manager.

SKILLS / ABILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:

Immense cash application skills, including short pays, discounts, and discrepancies.

Accuracy, strong attention to detail and good math skills is must.

Computer proficiency with MS Excel and formulas

Input information with speed but great accuracy.

Ability to use computer terminal, ten key by touch, facsimile, and copier.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic arithmetic – add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Excel formulas and formatting spreadsheets

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