Accounts Receivable Specialist - Golden Lighting

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Full-Time)

Includes accounting, financial data analysis, and data entry

Industry: Importing and distribution

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Compensation: A candidate meeting the minimum qualifications can expect $50,000 annual salary plus a full benefit package. A candidate whose experience exceeds the minimum may be offered a higher starting salary (commensurate with experience).

Summary of Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant AR, accounting, bookkeeping, or business finance experience
• Expert-level MS Excel knowledge, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables

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Full Job Description:

About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of 30+ employees specializing in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. To aid our growth, we are searching for an experienced and motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team of accounting professionals.

How this role is important to the company: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a key player who ensures cash flow into the company remains accurate and up to date. As we continue to expand our operation, having a dependable accounts receivable team allows us to make informed business decisions.

We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Thrives when given autonomy in their position
• Is extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Takes initiative and doesn't just want for direction when you see an issue
• Is looking for more than just a "job" and wants a stable, long-term career with a company they can grow alongside

If this describes you, please read on!

Accounts Receivable Specialist’s Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with reps from accounting and other departments within the organization
• Utilize math and computer skills to analyze key financial data
• Problem solve to tackle accounting issues
• Prepare calculations for state sales tax filings
• Maintain records in NetSuite, our ERP system
• Process and post receipts (checks, credit cards, ACH & EFT)
• Invoice daily sales orders
• Reconcile A/R deposits to bank statements
• Authorize and manage customer credit limits and payment terms after processing customer credit applications
• Research and enter customer credit memos
• Generate monthly customer statements
• Decide when to remit to collections and close delinquent accounts
• Oversee collection calls on past due accounts
• Facilitate resolution of outstanding issues by interacting with customers and other departments
• Co-interview candidates for the Finance Department
• Educate newly hired Accounts Receivable employees
• Identify areas for potential process improvement/streamlining

Requirements

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has 2+ years of relevant AR, accounting, bookkeeping, or business finance experience
• Is highly efficient using Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, aging and tracking reports (no exceptions)
• Has experience with Accounts Receivables (AR) and Journal Entries
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
• Can navigate a Windows operating system including email and web browser
• Possesses excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Is comfortable communicating professionally over the phone
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent (required) / Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (preferred)
• Can pass a criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening

Benefits

Here at Golden Lighting, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• Competitive pay ($50,000+ annually - commensurate with experience)
• Exceptional benefits like 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available first of the month after 60 days of employment)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• Matching contributions to a 401k retirement account (4% match available first of the month after 90 days of employment)
• Paid holidays and vacation day accrual
• Participation in employee incentive program

If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

When applying, please upload your resume.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.