Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Iron Valley™ Supply Co. was founded in 1986 in Birmingham, Alabama. This privately-held wholesale distributor is a leading supplier of shooting sports and outdoor products. As a distributor of more than 150 of the nation's foremost brands and products, Iron Valley™ Supply Co. provides unsurpassed customer service, product knowledge and support to our dealers in hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor equipment. Our passion is rooted in the outdoor community, and we are steadfastly committed to serve as Your Shooting Sports Source

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will oversee the recording and collections of customer invoices, ensuring accurate and prompt processing and payments. This position will report to the Vice President of Finance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures billings and receivables are correctly processed in a timely manner
• Collect outstanding payments from customers who have overdue or delinquent accounts
• Researches, addresses, and corrects any discrepancies or past due amounts in accounts or billings with the assistance of other staff
• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Collaborate with other departments to address billing or payment concerns
• Maintain customer account details and update records as necessary
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections
• Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested
• Assists manager with reconciling revenue accounts, bank accounts, and analysis of data and reports
• Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce overdue accounts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of related accounting and collections experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of policies and procedures used in accounts receivable and billing
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve payment issues effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally.