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Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$23 - $28 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Staples Promotional Products
• Collect cash for open Accounts Receivable while following up regularly with customers until payment resolution is received. • Research Accounts Receivable issues, reconcile payment remittances, and promptly resolve billing or account discrepancies. • Minimize bad debt write-offs and maximize cash receipts while maintaining a professional, customer-focused approach with internal and external customers. • Adhere to Accounts Receivable strategies and complete tasks such as on-account cash, escalations, credit review, and related work within expected SLAs. • Drive and host conference calls to resolve past-due issues and communicate effectively with customer Accounts Payable supervisors, managers, and directors. • Perform root cause analysis on customer issues and identify potential opportunities for process improvement. • Negotiate significantly past-due balances through payment plan or settlement processes when appropriate. • Summarize and present findings from account reconciliations to customers and internal Staples teams, including Sales, Customer Setup, and Contract Gateway teams. • Provide internal and external customers with ad hoc reporting, statements, and account information as needed. • Escalate problems or concerns to the Team Lead when additional support or resolution is needed.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, billing, general accounting support, customer service, or a related business function.
- 1+ year Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- 1+ year experience with data entry or processing in financial or enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
Benefits
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (14days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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