Accounts Receivable Specialist - South Windsor, CT

JOB TITLE: Accounts Receivable Specialist

LOCATION: Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT

REPORTS TO: Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, wires, and credit card transactions.
• Track outstanding receivables and facilitate follow-up on overdue receivables, conducting custom collections campaigns on each client consisting of email, phone calls, and standard mail correspondence, while utilizing company records, the internet, and other available resources.
• Satisfactory and timely completion and submission of invoicing for customers, including any and all required supporting documentation, in order to consistently achieve or exceed company financial goals.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to Accounting / Finance Department.
• Participate in the month end close process.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
• This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes are required by all.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in AR and collections
• Experience in the manufacturing industry highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Experience with Visual ERP system or similar preferred.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• An individual with a disability will be considered qualified for any position that the person can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. All essential functions incorporated in this description may be subject to reasonable accommodation.
• EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position will work primarily in an office environment with a low noise level but may occasionally have exposure to the production floor with moderate to excessive noise.
• This is a full-time, onsite position.
• The work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 7:30AM - 5:00PM and every other Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM with a 30-minute lunch break.

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $30-$34/hr. This range is an estimate and the actual hourly rate may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Capewell offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives.

This position/job description is for reference and guidance only and is subject to change at any time.