Job Description
Job Description
Title : Accounts Receivable Administrator
Hopefully, this will be your last job as is the case with many Fessenden Hall employees. Fessenden Hall has been in business since 1890 making it a well-established company promising long term employment. Joining the Fessenden Hall family comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey. Experience what being a part of the Fessenden Hall family feels like. Be encouraged and cheered on by your managers and coworkers to live a great life and be supported while you work with us. Many Fessenden Hall employees have been with the company from 20-40 years. Fessenden Hall provides excellent health insurance at a very low cost to their employees, 401k and both short- and long-term disability.
Salary : Hourly compensation range of $22 - $25 is commensurate with experience.
Benefits : Company provides medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and 401(k), PTO on an accrual basis and paid holidays.
Reports to : Accounts Receivable Manager
Responsibilities :
- Works closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager, controlling the release of orders based on customer payment history and aging.
- Communicates and works closely with Sales and Shipping Departments regarding customer orders and collection status.
- Prepares, posts, charges credit cards, verifies and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Maintains and updates customer files including name or address changes, mergers and tax information.
- Contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
- Research into customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
- Reconciles Accounts Receivable (COD accounts) on a periodic basis.
- Copies, files and retrieves materials for Accounts Receivable Department as needed.
- Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities :
On site full time position. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00AM to 4 : 30PM.High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree would be a plus.At least two years of related experience required.Excellent inter-personal and customer service skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to deal with difficult situations related to collecting delinquent accounts.Must have adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.Ability to learn Agility software - prior knowledge a plus.Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to multi-task and manage stressful situations calmly and appropriately.Notary is not required, but the ability to obtain a notary for the State of NJ within six months.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.Must pass background check and drug test.