Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage all functions of Accounts Receivable, including verifying customer payments, processing credit applications, and preparing reports during month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post customer payments (check, ACH, wire, credit card) ensuring application to correct customer and invoice(s)
• Review orders on finance hold; communicate efficiently with sales & operations teams or the customer to resolve the hold
• Process credit applications for customers requesting terms, including reaching out to references, reviewing credit reports, & recommending a credit limit for approval to assistant controller
• Gather and review resale certificates for customers; ensure customer record is set up accordingly; monitor expiration dates of certificates to ensure there is always a valid copy on file
• Continually monitor and review open AR; send collections emails to customers for past due balances and escalate as needed
• Prepare weekly AR Aging report for review with assistant controller
• Process credit memos for customer returns
• Maintain a good relationship with customers by responding to all inquiries in a timely manner and resolving any account discrepancies
• Complete month end closing tasks including accruals & reconciliations
• Assist with monthly sales tax filing
• Continually monitor processes and raise issues or suggestions to assistant controller where improvements are needed
• Any ad hoc reporting or tasks as requested by controller or assistant controller
• Assist with special projects as needed

Skills

• Bachelors degree & minimum of two years related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
• Experience with NetSuite or other similar ERP
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

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