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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Owl, Montgomery, AL, United States


Accounts Receivable Specialist

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S.
With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
OWL Services' companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo's Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.
Responsibilities:
Posts account receivable transactions into operating system. Verifies posting to bank and to customer accounts. Processes credit card payments. Distributes deposit lists to various departments. Reconciles credits with invoices.
Answers all incoming calls regarding invoices, payments, and credits.
Maintains accurate customer files. Builds new customer records and tracks changes; notifies appropriate personnel.
Assists with updating customer records, determining if a customer is eligible for service, and aiding in problem resolution.
Maintains an efficient accounts receivable system by assisting the Finance Director and the Sales staff.
Interprets and resolves clients' accounts receivable problems. Assists Finance Director with discrepancies, discusses client payment plan deviations, obtains approvals for open credits applications, and processes credit applications.
Makes recommendation for increasing or decreasing vendors' credit limits based on payment record and sales volume.
Oversees collection on past due balances. Determines when payment will be sent. Makes collection calls and followup on other collection procedures.
Creates statistical analyses of receivable data.
Reconciles accounts receivable clearing accounts as it relates to non-customer receipts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements and Skills:
High school diploma required; some higher education preferred.
General understanding of accounting practices and principles.
Experience with automated accounting programs and systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Compensation and Benefits:
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA
Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.