Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist - REMOTE

Overview

A Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist position is available within the Data Power & Control Team. This role involves analyzing accounts receivable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, while tracking and achieving key financial metrics. This is a remote position reporting to the West Hartford office.

Responsibilities

• Review collection reports to assess collection status and outstanding balances, evaluating the effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures.
• Audit delinquent accounts deemed uncollectible, ensuring maximum collection efforts before assigning bad credit status.
• Analyze accounts for ongoing risk and credit limit adjustments; release orders on credit hold daily.
• Implement and assist with credit and collection practices to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Research and resolve payment issues including chargebacks, unauthorized deductions, and policy compliance.
• Manage efficient collection of assigned accounts within established terms and conditions.
• Develop and implement billing, collections, and cash application policies.
• Maintain ongoing communication and build relationships with customers.
• Assist with financial planning through cash flow forecasting.
• Support month-end close activities including accounts receivable reconciliation, bad debt reserve, cash, and journal entry preparation.
• Maintain accurate customer records within the ERP system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in credit and collections.
• Experience in construction and manufacturing industries preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and compliance with ethical and quality control standards.
• Strong financial control background with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good judgment, business ethics, integrity, and consulting skills.
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage a diverse workload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, email, calendaring, and communication software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Leadership skills with experience supervising and managing others.
• Collaborative team player.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 per year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• High employer 401(k) match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave.
• Bonus opportunities aligned with company incentive plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• Access to an active and growing Employee Resource Group network.

Location

• Remote position reporting to the West Hartford office.

Equal Opportunity Employer.