Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are in the Manufacturing industry and are looking to bring aboard an Accounts Receivable Specialist in GLEN ALLEN, Virginia. This role offers a long-term employment opportunity where you will be working collaboratively within our team. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be actively involved in monitoring and managing customer accounts, processing credit applications, and resolving customer inquiries.

• Research and reconcile complex corporate accounts, gathering data from various sources and systems.
• Collaborate with customers and other departments to identify and resolve account discrepancies.
• Actively participate in maintaining a steady state of existing corporate accounts.
• Develop relationships to facilitate the collections of accounts receivable and resolve internal/external issues preventing timely payment.
• Handle customer disputes to resolution and document root cause.
• Respond to invoice inquiries, proof of delivery requests, and statement requests.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and other agreements to determine proper invoice and account setup.
• Make decisions on escalations and collectability of accounts; recommend legal actions as warranted.
• Actively participate and communicate in team-based work groups.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce out-of-balance conditions and reconciling items.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Experience in handling Billing processes in a manufacturing setup
• Ability to generate and analyze Rejection Reports
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data management and report creation
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask efficiently
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is preferred
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems
• Strong organization and time management skills
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Experience with accounts receivable processes and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.