Accounts Receivable Specialist

CITY/STATE: US-AZ-PhoenixPOSITION TYPE: Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY: Administrative/ClericalEDUCATION LEVEL: High School or equivalent Accounts Receivable Specialist     Job Purpose:Secures revenue by verifying and posting receipts; resolving discrepancies.Duties: * Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions. * Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions form lock box and local deposits. * Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices. * Maintains records by microfilming invoices, debits, and credits. * Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers; * Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries. * Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures. * Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department. * Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report. * Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. * Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Skills/Qualifications:Organization, Accounting, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, Financial Software, Analyzing Information, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Reporting Research Results, Verbal Communication About Ledgent Ledgent is a full service accounting and finance placement firm offering temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire staffing services. We are dedicated to making life better for the people we serve. For our staffing associates, this means providing you with a unique combination of benefits, career resources and training. From the moment you step into a Ledgent branch office to your first assignment and beyond, your Ledgent Team is there for you, every step of the way. Consisting of friendly staffing professionals who take the time to get to know you, we are expert at matching the right job with your unique personality, skills, and expectations.Apply now to be considered for this position and to make an appointment today or visit our Website www.ledgent.com for other available positions.