Accounts Receivable Technician

Under the general direction of the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, the primary function is to maintain, update, and reconcile charges and payments on customer accounts. The accounts receivable activities include: (1) reconciling daily cash and charge sales; (2) preparing and submitting for approval monthly sales and deposit summaries; (3) maintaining correct accounts receivable records, files and systems; (4) preparing and mailing bills, invoices and statements to customers;

and (5) responding to customer inquiries.

The scope of the position includes: (1) exchanging information related to account charges and statement with customers; and (2) exchanging simple information with other ASRC departments and subsidiaries, such as, Information Technologies, accounts payable and subsidiary managers.

Input to the computer and reconcile daily cash and charge sales.

Reconciles cash and charge sales on a daily basis.

Records and prepares deposits of cash receipts on a daily basis.

Prepares and mails account billings, invoices and statements to clients and customers.

Establishes and maintains accurate accounts receivable records, files and systems.

Maintains cooperative working relationships with customers as pertains to customer accounts and billings.

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive for Results

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Problem Solving

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management

Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or college course work preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of general accounting practices, procedures and routines.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounts receivable functions, routines and guidelines.

Ability to operate computer systems relating to accounting and financial reporting.

Proficient written and oral communication.

The ability to speak and understand the Inupiaq language is important and preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, frequently walk, climb, balance, and occasionally taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential…