Accounts Receivable Specialist

BKM, a premier provider of comprehensive and integrated office furniture, products, services, and total solutions for its customers is in search of an Accounts Receivable Specialist.

 

Position:   Accounts Receivable Specialist

 

Reports to:   Receivables Portfolio Manager 

 

Responsibilities:

 

Manage approximately 25% of bkm’s $15 million portfolio of customer accounts receivable.  This will involve active participation in the Credit/Collection function involving identifying, initiating and completing process improvements internally and with customers to ensure timely collection.  The Accounts Receivable Specialist will interact with customers, account executives and all other bkm personnel involved in the order fulfillment cycle.  Presentations to customers may be required as well as occasional travel to customer sites.  This position will generally involve 40 to 45 hours per week but may require additional time based on the needs of the business. 

 

Understanding and complying with customer payment systems, actively managing the accounts receivable portfolio, solving problems and implementing change, will achieve success.  Evidence of success will be measured by the improvement in the collection process and timeliness of customer payments.  Specific tasks that may be required include:

 

·  Review invoices prior to mailing to ensure accuracy and reasonableness:  i.e. verifies sales tax, mailing address, etc.

·  Learn and use various customer electronic data invoicing systems.

·  Process customer payments to Hedberg system. Prepare daily cash deposits and fill out Cash Control Sheet daily.

·  Balance Cash Control Sheet at month end.

·  Monitor customer payment, reviews delinquency status, short and over payments to determine cause and recommend corrective action.  Prepare Credit/Debit Memos and A/R adjustments for review/approval by Receivables Portfolio Manager.

·  Record information about financial status of customer and status of collection effort by inputting notes in the Hedberg system that identify problems that relate to invoice payment.

·  Advise Receivables Portfolio Manager on potential customers that may need Management assistance or to be referred to Counsel for collection.

·  Open new accounts and grants extensions of credit in accordance with Department Guidelines.

·  Assists with related special projects, as required.

 

 

 Experience Desired:

 

Ideal candidate will have previous successful credit and collections experience and:

 College DegreeWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.Possess good verbal and written language skills.A basic understanding of accounting and math are essential to performing this job successfully.Good cognitive reasoning skills and the ability to analyze the problem and make recommendations to Receivables Portfolio Manager.Experience with the Hedberg System.Understanding of order fulfillment cycle.Desire and ability to learn.

 Training:

 

Training will be provided to broaden person’s knowledge of credit and collections as well as to enhance their ability to be a solutions provider to our customers.  Person will be required, if not currently skilled, to devote personal time to understanding and being capable of presenting financial concepts such as Leasing, Credit Analysis, and Financing Alternatives.

 Other:

 

This position is a non-exempt position.

 

 

Please submit your cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume either by fax to (860) 610-4395, or email to thorn@bkm.com