Accounts Receivable Technician

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.

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