ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION The Accounts Receivable Specialist: Manages the New Customer set up process Assists in maintaining credit files of existing customer base Assists in collection of past due balances Posts payments to customer accounts Essential Duties and Requirements: Gathering and verifying data is complete and accurate on New Customer set up documents Communicating with customers regarding additional information required Requesting trade and bureau credit references Compiling of financial data for review with management Following up of information on pending new accounts Entering new accounts into computer system and communicating same to internal departments affected Sending new customer Terms Letter advising of SSA terms of sale Communicating with customers to request updated financial information Updating of credit review flags in Infinium to identify future credit review dates Contact customers for payment information Entering customer payments onto accounts in computer system Qualifications/Prerequisites:The following skills abilities and background have been identified as those that would most enable an individual to be successful in this position.   Required Skills: Must possess customer service oriented oral and written communication skills Detail oriented and accurate Ability to act quickly in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and coordinate follow-up actions Able to juggle multiple tasks to meet changing priorities and challenging deadlines Willing to perform other tasks as required by management   Education:  Minimum of 2 years AR experience. Trade Tools:  Must be technically proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software as well as proficient in the use of the Internet and e-mail.  MS Office Suite software experience is preferred (Word, Excel, Outlook).  Strong 10 key skills required. To learn more about our Company, please visit our website at www.ssafood.com  FOOD SERVICES OF AMERICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V