Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Us: Merrill Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of parts and accessories to the water well and water system industries.
We are a family-owned company known for our incredible service, quality products, and diverse selection.
Our values guide everything we do.
Our team at Merrill strives to do the right thing, shares our passion for all we do, has a can-do, will-do attitude, thinks of we before me, and is willing to solve problems together.
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is an integral role within the Finance Department responsible for processing the day-to-day sales transactions of the business under the direction of the Director of Finance.
This position provides administrative and accounting support through their expertise in managing invoicing and customer collections.
The role will work cross-functionally with other departments and will have the opportunity to drive process improvements in a rapidly changing environment.
Work Responsibilities & Duties: Possess and apply thorough knowledge of collections and the ability to apply that knowledge to all aspects of customer accounts.
Monitoring the accounts receivable aging report and identifying past due accounts.
Work with customer accounts payable departments to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Manage company’s merchant service provider and process all related transactions.
Manage and verify new customers, researching credit history, and system setup.
Daily recording of cash receipts, customer invoices, credits, deposits, and adjustments.
Work closely with Sales Departments to manage customer claims.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualifications and Education Requirements: Postsecondary education is desired with accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
Preferred Skills and Expectations: Proficient in Microsoft office and have good general computer skills.
Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and be self-motivated to work under his/her own initiative while working well in a team environment.
Excellent telephone manner and listening skills, relate to customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Strong attention to detail, possess analytical skills with the ability to investigate questionable data, must be able to maintain confidential information.
Must pass state, federal and criminal background check as well as a drug screening.
BENEFITS: Full Benefits package available including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401K with generous match, paid time off including nine (9) holidays, and a flexible schedule with work/life balance.
EEO STATEMENT: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses").
We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.