Accounts Receivable Specialist

Posted Apr 19

Job Summary

As part of the Accounting & Finance group, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivables from customers. In addition, they will foster a good customer relationship by providing timely customer support and problem resolution. At the same time, maximizing cash flows within collections efficiencies, ensuring proper accounting, and achieving or exceeding established metrics.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely collection of accounts receivables and the correct application of customer payments, credit memos, debit memos, etc.
  • Participate and accurately support financial close, forecast, and Profit Plan activities, per corporate timing and reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for issuing and sending invoices, credit memos, and aging statements to customers daily or as required. Includes manual invoicing and credit memos.
  • Record bank deposits and disbursements, general ledger postings, and weekly/monthly bank reconciliations 
  • Support and reconcile automated cash application activities
  • Build a strong relationship with customers (internal/external) to maximize collection efficiency, minimize past due, and resolve issues.
  • Investigate, address, and resolve customer payment issues. Work with customers (internal and external) to implement corrective actions to minimize or eliminate re-occurrence in the future.
  • Proactively analyze and prepare customer's payments activities; ensure clear communication of customer issues and promptly elevate problems. Inform management of the monthly AR cash flows.
  • Ensure all A/R interfaces are working correctly. Then, work with appropriate people to implement corrective actions as required.
  • Drive/Implement continuous improvement of critical financial metrics related to the accounts of receivable function.
  • Responsible for reporting Close comments of Account Receivable, DSO, BSC, Red Flags, and other reports.
  • Establish and monitor compliance with internal accounting controls deemed necessary to ensure the integrity of financial transactions, reporting, and activities in adherence with corporate policies and procedures. In addition, ensure compliance with statutory requirements as applicable.
  • Assist and participate in internal/external audits as required.
  • Support implementation of improvements to monthly closing procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and continuous development and improvement of financial modeling and tools.
  • Maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement to achieve departmental and company goals. 
  • Support and lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work. 
  • Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and company goals. 
  • Deploy & sustain lean tools and initiatives to reduce waste and improve the finance function's efficiency.

Experience required:

  • 1-5 years prior Accounts receivable, Credit, and Collection process experience, preferably within the technology industry
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports.
  • Proficient with Excel
  • Sound working knowledge of GAAP 
  • Netsuite, Bill.com knowledge is a plus.
  • Superior analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor, curiosity, and problem-solving capability. Solid communication and relationship building. English speaking proficiency.
  • Interpersonal solid Skills to communicate with customers and the Executive team 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Securly, Inc. 

Innovation - Our innovative products and talented people have;

  • Established Securly in over 20% of the US market and growing rapidly internationally 
  • Implemented Securly into 15,000+ schools
  • Monitored more than 5 billion online activities
  • Revolutionized school safety for more than 10 million children 
  • Saved the lives of more than 1200+ children

Some of the Perks 

  • Recognized as Top Places to Work for multiple years in a row
  • Unlimited Vacation (Flex Time)
  • Company-sponsored medical benefits
  • 401k
  • Pool tables, Foosball (table soccer), and other fun office activities 
  • You will enjoy breakfasts, lunches and happy hours, and routine company outings
  • You will enjoy commuter reimbursement and free parking
  • You will enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with drinks and snacks