Accounts Receivable Specialist - 1147542000

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Accounts Receivable Specialist will have an overall responsibility for accounts receivable and some general accounting functions. The incumbent will maintain a clean and organized sub ledger and help deliver the company's objectives of reducing the DSO (days sales outstanding) and our overall Accounts Receivable balances. This position reports directly to the PDS Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilites: * Establish and maintain credit terms consistent with company policy by gathering and analyzing information from credit agency reports, banks, and customer financial statements. * Perform collection activities including calling customers & working with Customer Service on customers with past-due amounts. * Transacting customer credit card payments * Develops and maintains effective working relationship with colleagues throughout the company that interact with the AR function. * Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting according to departmental and company policy. * Develop and process monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. * Process daily invoicing to customers and credit memos as required. * Process and reconcile intercompany activity on a monthly basis.

Job Requirements: * Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills * Assertiveness with the ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner * Ability to make timely decisions * Good organizational and prioritization skills * Ability to handle multiple tasks * Resourcefulness * Strong ERP/MRP (Oracle preferred) skills and Microsoft Office applications * Minimum two-year degree in business or accounting (or equivalent experience) required * Experience in accounts receivable/credit control is required

Compensation Salary Minimum: Market Salary Maximum: Market Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia