Accounts Receivable​/Collections Clerk

ARCCO Power Systems is seeking a qualified, outgoing individual for the role of Accounts Receivables Specialist

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing incoming payments, ensuring accuracy of accounts, and maintaining up-to-date records of all receivables. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with both internal departments and clients. This person must be well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office doing many diverse and important job functions.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of duties including administrative, accounting, running monthly reports and support related tasks.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

• Create new customer accounts and keep all account information up to date.
• Maintain the Ship to database with correct sales tax formatting.
• Maintain Certificates of Insurance and Tax Exempt Letters database.
• Assess customer creditworthiness with management before extending payment terms.
• Implement and maintain A/R accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage aging reports to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Communicate the status of receivables to management.
• Identify and escalate accounts with persistent payment issues.
• Follow up with customers on overdue accounts via calls, emails and statements.
• Respond to customer questions and resolve issues.
• Send monthly statements on all outstanding accounts.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing issues or disputes with customers.
• Apply open payments to customer accounts accurately.
• Work closely with Sales, Billing and Finance teams to reconcile accounts.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation on receivables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Proven Accounts Receivable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and be resourceful.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Previous A/P and A/R a plus – Accounts Receivable and Collections Experience.
• Experience with accounting software a plus; training provided.
• High school or equivalent, and some college preferred.

Arcco Power Systems is committed to providing a benefits package that strives to meet the needs of its employees and their dependents. Employees benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

• Waiting period may apply.
• Only full-time employees eligible.

• Full-time.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

• Accounting: 3 years (Required).

• Baton Rouge, LA 70809:
  Relocate before starting work (Required).
• Work location is in person.

Pay starting at $18 and commensurate based on experience.

Arcco Power Systems strives to be a professional, fun place to work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.