Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

With minimal supervision in a distributed workforce environment, provide Accounts Receivable and Collections services to customers for all Lines of Business supported. This includes mid to large-market customers and/or strategic relationships with added degrees of complexity. Act as expert advisor on Accounts Receivable and Collections services and provide support on client servicing and financial operations related items, including account reconciliation, collections, analysis, and problem resolution.Act as primary point of contact for billing and collection inquiries from internal and external business partners. Research and resolve a variety of complex internal and external inquiriesEfficiently and accurately perform moderate to complex Accounts Receivable activities including but not limited to billing, cash application, reconciliation, customer research and exception activities for all lines of business supportedCreate, review, and recommend necessary documents to generate customer billing. Provide accurate and complete information to business partners and customers and assist them in understanding the billing and collection processUse a data-driven approach in resolving billing disputes and payment issues through the analysis and review of information, provide alternate solutionsResolve outstanding aging balances for accounts, using knowledge of business systems and their relationship to billing and collectionsExecute internal and external collection activities to maximize cash flow and ensure compliance with company policy, procedures, and financial controlsRecommend billing adjustments, write-offs, and customer refunds to management, ensuring documentation is prepared for review and approvalPrepare timely and accurate billing and reconciliation reports as neededIdentify at-risk customers based on established triggers. Coordinate with customers, Sales, Management, and other key business partners to problem solve issues impacting billing and receivables strategiesAnalyze customer requirements, provide education on capabilities, and in collaboration with account team, provide recommendations for structure, membership, and billing to support complex requirements and performance standardsIdentify, document and track trends that may be symptomatic of larger system or process issues; escalate to the appropriate contacts and work with leadership to develop solutionsComply with and maintain data integrity of confidential information, security policies, company policies, internal controls, and proceduresHelp onboard and mentor new teammates and flex as needed, to support the business needJob SpecificationsTypically Has The Following Skills And AbilitiesTwo to four years of Account Service or Banking/Accounts Receivable experience or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to build effective relationships and resolve a variety of issuesBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferredOne year of experience working in an ERP based Accounts Receivable environment preferredActive Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification preferredSolid understanding of basic accounting principles, familiarity with SAP preferredStrong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skillsCritical thinking and analytical, with a solution-oriented approach to workAbility to perform detailed work with numerical data, analyze data, oversee assigned tasks and projects, make informed decisions, and meet tight deadlinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external business partnersProficient in MS Office applications and using data to provide reports that are clear, complete, and understood by both finance and operations audiencesMust be available to work within the full range of division hours of operationClean credit history as reported by credit reportCompensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.Salary Ranges: $17.85 - $28.88VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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