Exemption Classification: Salary (Non-Exempt)
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The Accounts Receivable Accountant position assists in ensuring that Noble Gas Solutions’ (“Noble”) receives payment for goods and services offered to its customers. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and has no direct reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
- Answers incoming calls and responds to emails related to customer billing issues.
- Maintains and updates customer files, including account creation, reference checks, name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
- Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
- Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of other staff members.
- Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
- Assists in generating and mailing monthly billing statements.
- Assists Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
- Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
- Provides direct support to the Accounting Manager and Controller for all current and upcoming projects.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculators, and copier.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or a comparable equivalent number of years of experience required plus two years of accounting experience preferred.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience within the industrial or medical gases industry.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The Accounts Receivable Accountant position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for those in the entry-level accounting roles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time and file, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
DISCLAIMER
- The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and job change.
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Authorization
Eligibility to work in the United States with the appropriate work authorization documentation.
EEO STATEMENT
Noble Gas Solutions, LLC is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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