Overview
Rain Bird has a need for a skilled, knowledgeable and energetic professional to assist in its accounts receivable department This high-energy, high-volume department works with other functions across the company to safeguard assets, ensure the timely collection of customer receivables and improve the efficiency of company billing practices.
Responsibilities
The Accounts Receivable Representative II is responsible for collection and deduction management. Assists in the reconciliation of payment discrepancies and disputes and recommends solution and resolution alternatives.
Perform key Accounts Receivable requirements including, but not limited to:
- Perform collection and cash application activities
- Analyze aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to minimize overdue balances.
- Investigate and resolve invoice, billing, pricing, deduction, and payment disputes.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve account issues.
- Process and reconcile customer payments, credits, deductions, and account adjustments.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes in the ERP system.
- Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts to management and recommend appropriate actions.
- Support credit reviews by providing payment history and customer account analysis.
- Prepare periodic reports on collections performance, aging trends, and account status.
- Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
- Other Ad hoc duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related fields preferred
- 3 plus years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Application, or a related financial operations role.
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy in all tasks.
- PC literate in a Windows environment and with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong communication skills
- Must be dependable, Self-Motivated and a Team Player
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time and priority management, organization, and negotiation skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with ERP systems and customer account management is preferred.
Rain Bird is an equal opportunit employer.
