Accounts Receivable Specialist (Bilingual Required)

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our accounting team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and have more than 4 years of experience in AR with extensive experience managing customers' invoices, processing payments, and following up on outstanding balances.

Responsibilities:

• Process credit memos as needed when invoice discrepancies are noted on invoice
• Scan and archive invoices daily
• Schedule and coordinate customers' return with transportation to ensure timely customer pickups and accurately update customers' accounts
• Research short payments on customers' invoices to determine whether credit should be issued or if the remaining balance is still owed
• Filing to maintain organized and accurate records
• Assist with various office administrative tasks when needed
• Make daily collection calls to follow up on past due balances
• Conduct account research to resolve billing discrepancies
• Maintain an accurate aging report to track outstanding balances
• Send account statements to customers with outstanding balances
• Communicate with external/internal customers to resolve billing discrepancies
• Record and reconcile payments
• Process payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH
• Maintain accurate records of account receivable transactions

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years accounts receivable experience, billing, collections, and strong knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong communication skills, including excellent customer service telephone skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must be proficient in Excel

Pay and Benefits:

• $22/hour
• Paid Time Off after 60 days
• Benefits after 60 days and include company paid Life/AD&D, short term disability, 401(k) employer match
• Major holidays off
• Paid weekly

• AFS/Telus technologies experience a plus
• Ability to multitask