Accounts Receivable Rep

Austin Staffing, Inc. is now hiring for an experienced Accounts Receivable Rep for our North Austin based client.

This Temp to Hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is seeking long term employment within a thriving mid-sized company. This company offers a casual environment with positive interaction amongst fellow team members.

Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F)

Location: Braker/Metric area

Excellent Benefits!

Starting Pay: $24 hr.

1. Receives payments and applies payments to customer accounts. Reconciles received payments against accounts and notes any discrepancies.

2. Performs regular reconciliation of bank statements to ensure proper posting of all receipts.

3. Regularly reviews aging report to identify accounts that are at risk for delayed or nonpayment. Monitors customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payment, overpayment and other irregularities. Identifies accounts that are near or past due and communicates exceptions to management per company guidelines.

4. Calls on accounts to encourage payment. Updates accounts with notes on when payment will be received. Maintains holds on delinquent accounts. Recommends accounts for collection to owner or manager.

5. Contacts customers to resolve payment discrepancies. Seeks authorization for write-offs (e.g. service charges) from management per company guidelines.

6. Prepares checks for bank deposit using approved company methods.

7. Assists with reconciliation of cash drawer and processing deposits.

8. Maintains accurate AR records and customer files. Reviews files, records, and other documents to obtain information or to respond to requests.

9. Prepares and maintains various reports requested by management. Prints and distributes periodic financial reports.

10. Assists with internal and external audit support if necessary

• High School Diploma / GED required OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1 year experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or similar position.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in business, accounting or related field

• 3 years related experience

• Experience working in a wholesale or retail environment

• Skilled in using email programs, internet browsers, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word. • Knowledge of office equipment, including: fax, calculator, printer, copier and computers. • Knowledge of business math (e.g. arithmetic, algebra, ratio, margin, discount, percentages, and interest computations). • Knowledge of accounting fundamentals sufficient to perform accounts receivable duties. • Clerical skills sufficient to maintain organized work processes, files, and records. • Ability to maintain motivation and performance while accomplishing routine tasks. • Written and oral communication skills appropriate for professional communication. • Excellent phone skills. • Skill in providing exceptional internal and external customer service • Skill in finding information using different types of resources. • Excellent organizational skills. • Ability to adapt to a wide variety of changing tasks and situations. • Strict attention to detail. Personal Effectives • Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems. • Skill in following through on commitments. • Ability to manage time in a deadline driven environment. • Ability to work independently with some direction. • Strong ability to multitask and skill in prioritizing work. • Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor in a stressful and fast paced environment. • Ability to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency.