Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company Overview Smart Vision Lights is a leading innovator in the advanced lighting industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional partner support.Committed to continuous improvement and customer-centric service, we strive to be the global leader in specialty lighting solutions.Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team.In this role, you will manage the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with financial standards.Your expertise will help maintain healthy cash flow and support our ongoing growth and operational excellence.Purpose of the Job The Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures AR transactions are processed efficiently and effectively.The role is responsible for a broad range of accounting activities including data entry, record keeping, journal entries, month-end support and generating reports.The Accounts Receivable Clerk ensures payments are collected for goods and services offered to customers.Essential Job Responsibilities Accounts Receivable:Works directly with customers to ensure payments are made within contractual terms.Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions (checks and ACH), and applies cash.Reviews and analyzes aging reports to identify bad debt risks and past due accounts.Customer Accounts:Coordinates with Customer Service team to finalize new customer accounts including obtaining customer sales tax certificates.Assists in maintaining customer accounts information for billing and payments.Create invoices, load invoices into Doc Trak, and submit to customers.Maintain customers' portals for approx.12 customers.Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.Aging:Review accounts receivables aging report and identifies delinquent accounts, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment.Investigates past due accounts and payment discrepancies.Identifies and addresses causes.Ensures timely updates to GL and balance sheet as needed.Banking:Receives wire transfers, monitors ACH transactions, and record into our software program.Month-end Close:Supports the month-end close by assisting in reconciling accounts with the appropriate journal entries.Coordinates work with the SVL Operations, Customer Service, and Sales teams.Reporting:Provides meaningful routine and ad-hoc management reports to support good financial decision making with valid information across the business.Assists in reconciling accounts receivable on a regular basis.Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.Competencies Associates degree with emphasis in finance or accounting - or - equivalent work experience Two years related general accounting preferred Two years working with common manufacturing ERP systems - Infor Cloud Suite and Syteline preferred 1 year working in a manufacturing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software Familiar with common accounting software programs Can work independently and in a fast-paced environment Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and data entry Join us at Smart Vision Lights where your expertise will contribute directly to our mission of innovative product development and outstanding customer service.We value proactive professionals eager to grow within a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in the specialty lighting industry.Pay:From $21.50 per hour Benefits:Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Profit sharing Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience:Accounts receivable:2 years (Required) Microsoft Office:2 years (Required) Work Location:In person.