Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: US, CA, San Mateo
Department: Accounting/Finance
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Company profile: Aptitude Staffing Solutions has redesigned the recruiting wheel. Our innovative new platform cuts the recruiting time in half, yields scientifically-proven results and clients and candidates enjoy a pleasant experience through advanced, simple to use technology and a tenured, industry-experienced recruiting team. Join us in a fresh new experience of leveraging your career...the way it should be! All represented candidates enjoy the following perks:Expert negotiations, maximizing total compensation package Signing bonus by Aptitude Staffing in addition to client signing bonus (if applicable)1 Year access to AnyPerkRelocation Services for out of town candidatesContinued education in your area of profession, seminars, workshops and other skill development events Contract employees receive quarterly bonuses for the duration of their project Direct-Hire employees receive double bonues ($2,000) per referred/recruited candidate into their newly appointed companyAll candidates are encouraged to participate in our Referral Bonus Program & earn $500 - $1,000 per hired referral            
Description: We are looking to hire an Account Receivable Specialist who wants to be part of a fast-paced startup company.  The ideal candidate will have had collections experience for an enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) company and can work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:  You Will Take Ownership of: Accounts receivable activities by initiating the collection process of overdue accounts, closely monitoring aging accounts, and reconciling A/R to the General Ledger.Researching customer deductions and coordinating resolution, where appropriate, updating system notes with the status of all collection activity.Responding to customers’ requests for documentation, which may include (but is not limited to) providing invoice copies and statements. Customer billing files and ensuring information is complete, accurate and compliant with standard operating procedures.Researching collection activity and status; following general operating procedures in an effort to recommend amounts for write-off.Reconciling customer accounts and preparing adjustments.Ongoing communication with billing staff to resolve accounts receivable issues.Periodically, preparing reports on the status of accounts receivable to management.  This may include but is not limited to preparing reports for finance and sales management on past due customers and preparing monthly credit summary reports.Support for monthly accounting close and case reconciliations.
Requirements: Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting.At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable.Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, hands-on environment.Experience working in a SaaS company.General understanding of accounting principles.Expertise using QuickBooks.Basic knowledge of A/R policies and procedures.Familiarity of fundamental collection ethics and procedures.Solid experience managing through customer issues in a friendly, courteous, timely and professional manner.The ability to collaborate with others internally, and consistently display a “team player” attitude.Strong attention to detail; the ability to remain organized and focused as well as work on multiple tasks with moderate supervision.
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