Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Department: Accounts Receivable

Reports To: Director of Accounts Receivable

Location: On-site, Liberty, MO

Position Summary:

The Cash Application and Credit Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely application of customer payments and supporting the overall credit and collections process.

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Application

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  Accurately apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire, credit card) to outstanding invoices.

  
  

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  Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and unidentified receipts in a timely manner.

  
  

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  Maintain proper documentation for all payment transactions and adjustments.

  
  

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  Reconcile daily cash receipts and bank deposits.

  
  

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  Work closely with the Accounts Receivable and Collections teams to ensure account balances are up to date.

  
  

Credit Management

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  Assist with processing new customer credit applications, including credit checks and trade references.

  
  

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  Assist with collections as needed.

  
  

Reporting and Analysis

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  Assist in month-end closing activities related to cash receipts and AR reconciliations.

  
  

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  Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

  
  

Great Benefits

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  Highly Competitive Pay

  
  

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  Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

  
  

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  401k with company match

  
  

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  Paid Time Off

  
  

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  Paid Training

  
  

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  Opportunity for advancement

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Experience: 2-5 years of experience in accounts receivable and cash application.

  
  

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  Skills:

  
  

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  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  
  

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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  
  

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  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

  
  

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  Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

  
  

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  Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience in construction, manufacturing, or distribution industry.

  
  

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  Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.

  
  

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  Familiarity with credit risk assessment tools (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet).

  
  

Key Competencies:

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  Integrity and confidentiality

  
  

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  Customer focus

  
  

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  Time management

  
  

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  Collaboration and teamwork

  
  

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  Continuous improvement mindset

  
  

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.