Accounts Receivable Assistant

Description:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support the finance team with billing, payment processing, customer account management, and compliance-related documentation. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accounting or finance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create new customer accounts.
• Prepare and send preliminary notices in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Process Lien Waiver releases.
• Release sales order from credit hold.
• Post and apply customer payments accurately.
• Collect, review and maintain customer resale certificates to ensure tax compliance.
• Track expiration dates and request updated resale certificates as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to billing, payments, notices, and tax documentation.
• Support audits and financial reporting as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be computer literate, i.e., spreadsheet application and word processor programs. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics software helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high volume and fast paced environment.
• Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.

Physical Conditions / Requirements

• No unusual physical requirements. It requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is done in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Occasional – Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires sitting and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing requirements: Ability to hear people over the telephone and in person; hear noises in surrounding areas, i.e., forklifts in the warehouse for safety purposes.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

• A GREAT work environment with fun, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team members.
• Benefits package to support you and your family’s health. From medical, dental, and vision, to flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care.
• Educational reimbursement to help keep your career updated.
• Save money on tickets to the San Diego Zoo, other amusement parks, movies, indoor skydiving and so much more with our employee discount program.
• Paid time off, holidays, company-matched 401(k) plan and more!

Join SWARCO McCain. We look forward to receiving your resume. SWARCO McCain is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.