applications specialist Duluth, GA
Job description
Job Summary:
The Cash Application Specialist will reconcile account receivables, perform collection management processes, and post payments reconciliation. They will also assist with creating monthly reports for relevant stakeholders and management, observing all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances.
- Create regular reports to accurately track financial information.
- Perform periodic audits of the general ledger and company financial documents.
- Address payment issues such as double payments and/or any other discrepancies.
- Engage in collection management processes as necessary (e.g., maintain accounts receivable customer files and records)
- Generate and send out invoices as needed.
- Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
- Assist with month-end closing tasks.
- maintain client customer confidentiality
- Other duties, as assigned and requested by management.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Decision Making.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Technology capacity
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- The working environment consists of an office workspace that is conditioned but may encounter various degrees of heat or cold, light, and dust.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 90% of the time.
- Must have the manual dexterity to continually use a computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, and phone; as well as other office productivity machineries, such as a printer and copy machine.
- The person in this position needs to be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- May infrequently move or lift boxes (e.g., paper, office supplies, etc.) weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
Required cognitive and psychological characteristics:
- Be personable, articulate, and knowledgeable.
- Ability to learn skills quickly with a mature and customer service-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail with an eye for accuracy and the ability to multi-task and prioritize duties
- Self-starter, proactive, and the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to work as part of a team with peers and leadership within the organization
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills are required to achieve desired results.
- Excellent customer service skills are required. Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills, including responding calmly and making rational decisions in stressful situations.
Required credentials:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Cash Application experience preferred, including a strong understanding of billing, collections, and receivable procedures.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to complete job duties with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency and understanding of the use of a personal computer and appropriate software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Skilled in using ten key machines.
- Self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently, with minimal supervision.
- Flexible in work schedule, when required.
U.S. Lumber Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of U.S. Lumber Group not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
