A​/R Specialist; Bilingual – Spanish

Job Overview

Vaco is recruiting for a Bilingual Accounts Receivable Specialist.

Pay Rate: $21-$26/hr

MUST be fluent in Spanish

• Cash application to customer accounts
• Resolving differences between cash receipt and invoice gross amount
• Contacting customers
• Reconciling customer accounts (invoices and credits

United Wheels Inc. (“UWI”) is an international, privately held business, with affiliated companies and operations in Asia, the Americas and around the world. UWI is a world leader in the design, manufacture and international distribution of bicycles, e-bikes, and rideable toys, manufacturing more than 6 million bicycles and e-Bikes each year.

UWI owns and operates several bicycle-related subsidiaries.

• This position will be responsible for processing incoming payments, bank reconciliations, completing receivable transactions, and providing needed reporting data to appropriate parties
• Prepares daily cash deposits
• Enters finalized cash receipts and updates the Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger by customer
• Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested
• Processes daily credit card deposits and post payments
• Files check stubs and bank receipts
• Completes account reconciliations
• Maintains files and records and payment resolution
• Verifies banking information, balances bank account within financial system
• Research and processes customer claims of invoice payment
• Research and processes chargebacks, returns, and bad checks

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and general accounting software (J.D. Edwards preferred)
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high volume of work accurately and efficiently
• Basic understanding of sales tax and general ledger coding
• Comfortable collaborating across teams

• Customer Focus - Aims to satisfy all customers while maintaining effective relationships, both internal and external. Maximizes those relationships to improve personal, department, and organizational performance. Holds co-workers and customers to a similar standard.
• Energy - Have a tremendous amount of energy and passion for our people, products, and brands. Approaches each date willing to take on the day’s challenges. Operating at their individual peak performance without encouragement.
• Energize - Energize teams with enthusiasm and excitement without intimidating them. Projects a positive mental attitude and can-do spirit, who lifts up members of his / her team. Does not get discouraged by setbacks.
• Edge - Have a competitive edge and an overwhelming desire to win. Hates losing and will give 100% commitment to achieving or exceeding their plan. Willing to make difficult decisions, when called upon.
• Execution - Action and performance oriented and are focused on attaining results. A team player who is reliable and follows through on tasks to completion. Attention to details.
• Increases Company Value - Strives to increase sales, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize profits to increase the value of the Company.
• Innovative / Continuous Improvement - Committed to improving processes, products, services, and a willingness to embrace change for the benefit of our team, department, organization, and shareholders.
• Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Elevating challenges in order to collaborate with co-workers, SLT, ELT, and the Board.