Accounting Associate, Collierville

Accounting Associate - Billing Specialist
The Accounting Associate - Billing Specialist, will perform the entire Accounts Receivable function from invoicing to cash applications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the behaviors of punctuality, regular attendance, professionalism towards supervisors and co-workers, and self-directed task completion
Maintains clean work area
Must comply with all departmental SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), Employee Handbook Policies, including attendance, and all safety rules and standards
Works normal shift hours and overtime as required
Match, batch, and compile documents to support sales invoices
Enter, post and reconcile sales batches daily
Ensure proper revenue recognition of sales batches
Research and resolve AR issues with Customers
Update and reconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger
Maintain account reconciliations and credit memos from returns
Perform periodic AR collections tasks for past due invoices
Assist with month end close (send statements, run reports)
Cross train with AP Associate and Cash Applications
Maintain a filing system for AR invoices
Share phone answering duties for calls into the accounting department
Maintains files as needed (both paper and electronic)
Operates office equipment like copier, fax, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Working knowledge Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years related experience required
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet