Accounts Receivable Specialist - Plano, United States - Luminator Technology Group

Description

Department: Finance & Accounting

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Accounts Receivable Manager

Division: Mass Transit

Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Work Schedule: M-F

Positions Supervised: 0

Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.

Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist role to join our growing and dynamic Finance team where you will be an integral part of the team by providing valuable input as we work toward assessing and implementing goals and mission of the department and Luminator.

The successful Accounts Receivable Specialist candidate will be part of a team working to expand a strong and proven concept that has solid growth potential, with the opportunity to create substantial shareholder value. You will be responsible for recording information about financial status of customers and collection efforts. You must exercise a high degree of integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting and records management.

Why Work at Luminator?

Luminator fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and professional development. We offer a competitive total compensation package, a generous vacation and sick leave plan, plus 10 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Luminator offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k matching. With a commitment to excellence, our company offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and supportive workplace, ensuring your career flourishes as our organization grows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge the organization effectively, resolve problems, and willing to provide a hands-on approach in finding solutions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.

• Perform accounting functions for financial statement accounts, with a focus on financial operations activities related to purchasing, accounts receivable, and asset management.
• Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or email to solicit payment.
• Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.
• Ensure that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company bylaws.
• Ensure that the accounts receivable and the financial obligations are met efficiently, accurately, and timely.
• Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on the customer's financial situation.
• Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
• Perform business-to-business collections of outstanding receivables.
• Research and resolve disputes, billing errors, payment issues, and debit memos.
• Process credit holds on past due invoices and inactivity.
• Provide invoices, packing slips, statements, W-9 per request.
• Generate accounts receivable monthly statements along with backup invoicing.
• Process adjustments, credit memos, or debit memos.
• Reconcile general ledger receivable accounts.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Manage an international portfolio of accounts including multi-currency invoice.
• Communicate with colleagues on financial accounting and reporting matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be an experienced, operationally oriented professional who can successfully lead as a very hands-on A/R Specialist to scale for additional growth and maximize potential.

This professional will possess:

• 5+ years of experience in business collections, cash applications, general ledger account reconciliations, and journaling required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• BS in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• Technical and business knowledge to include advanced financial modeling and analysis using Microsoft Excel; prior experience with business collections, managing an international portfolio, research analysis, expert in resolution disputes, account reconciliation and planning in database tools preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to speak clearly so others comprehend the delivery of the message.

ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will prioritize and broadly execute the following:

• Knowledge of accounts receivable, general ledger, business collections.
• Maintain financial or account records.
• Monitor financial information.
• Provide notifications to customers and patrons.
• Negotiate financial arrangements.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complex financial issues in a clear, concise matter, to individuals with little or no financial background.
• Expert knowledge of accounting software and/or databases.
• Ability to take initiative by identifying problems, conceptualizing resolutions, and implementing change along with having attention to detail skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects to ensure all deadlines are met is essential.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with details and fluctuating work volumes.

Luminator Technology Group intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our customers and our employees. As a condition of employment Luminator Technology Group will require a negative drug screen during the pre-employment process due to working on or with federal contracts.

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

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