Accounts Receivable Technician

Job summary

The Accounts Receivable Technician manages daily financial transactions, billing, and collection activities for Universal Rail Systems. They are also responsible for reconciling financial systems, maintaining customer files, and providing process improvement recommendations.

Job details

Accounts Receivable Technician Position Overview Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Lead, the Accounts Receivable Technician will be responsible for the accounts receivable operations for Universal Rail Systems (URS) and its subsidiaries. This individual will also be responsible for process improvement recommendations, implementation and partnering with external departments to properly process invoices, maintain customer files, and reconciliation of financial systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure URS finances are maintained in an effective and accurate manner Maintains and updates computerized accounts receivable records Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger to General Ledger Assists the intermediate accountant with journal entries (as needed) Reconcile and monitor customer accounts with outstanding past due invoices and/or short payments Communicate with employees, managers, and customers to clarify information and to explain the billing process. Complete credit analysis and review for new customers Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect to others Ensure the confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers Ensure job files are maintained and all relevant information is correctly filed Other duties as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Strong understanding of Account Receivable and functions of such roles Strong computer skills are required with proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Practical knowledge of computerized accounting systems Strong General Ledger coding skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment Effective and proven organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a high pressure and demanding work environment Ability to enter and update data in accounting records accurately. Highly detailed oriented Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Demonstrate ability to perform maturely and professionally ensuring complete confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information Demonstrate the ability to think critically, act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions JOB REQUIREMENTS 2-4 years of Accounts Receivable experience (equivalencies with experience will be considered); experience with CMiC is preferred. A degree or diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent discipline. Experience working in the industrial industry and/or construction industry. #ECORP

What you’ll do

The Accounts Receivable Technician manages daily financial transactions, billing, and collection activities for Universal Rail Systems. They are also responsible for reconciling financial systems, maintaining customer files, and providing process improvement recommendations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-4 years of Accounts Receivable experience and a degree or diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with computerized accounting systems are required, with preference given to those with industrial or construction industry experience.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Transactions
• Billing
• Collection
• Reporting
• Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Credit Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Computerized Accounting Systems
• Data Entry
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Computerized Accounting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accounting Records
• Business Administration
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Interpersonal Communications
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Collections
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Construction
• Accounts Receivable Technician
• Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks