Accounts Receivable Specialist
Chicago, IL, United States
Lesman Instrument Company (A Kele Company), a nationwide provider of process control valves, industrial instrumentation and analytical instrumentation, is in search of an Accounts Receiveble Specialist to join our team in Bensenville, IL . The Accounting Specialist supports the accounting department in its accounts receivable function, recommending enhancements/additions to existing accounting performance metrics along with daily process improvements.
Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
Performs daily invoicing and related tasks
Submits invoices to customers via email, mail, or customer portals
Releases sales orders upon receipt of payments
Maintains and updates customer records, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions
Maintains access credentials for customer portals
Records collection activity in the company’s ERP systems
Creates credit memos
Performs credit card reconciliations
Deposits checks and posts to ERP
Posts ACH payments
Processes credit applications
Maintains sales tax certificates and ensures that sales tax rates are updated in ERP
Processes Certificates of Insurance as needed
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed
Assists with related special projects, as required
Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with customer
Follows up on delinquent accounts, updates and maintains accurate financial records including accounting, receivable, and credit records
Prepares and sends statements on delinquent accounts
Follows established guidelines to review and update account status
Performs other related duties, as required
Answers and transfers calls
Runs various reports weekly, monthly, and as needed
Updates postage as required
Allocates inbound mail to departments
Preferred Qualifications Two to four years of undergraduate work, associate’s degree, or applicable certification
Minimum of one year of related work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn and use company software
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