Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company info: gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. gearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us. Now is a great time to join our team Job Description Summary: The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable processes which primarily include invoicing, posting and settling customer payments, reconciling open AR accounts, AR collections communications and bank account reconciliations. In this Senior AR Specialist role, you must become an expert user of our accounting/ERP and order entry systems. This position interacts extensively with our customers and our sales, operations and customer service teams. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, professional, and have exemplary problem-solving, organizational and time management skills. Responsibilities and Duties: · Create and send sales invoices to customers · Enter invoices into customer payment portals when required · Apply customer payments to sales invoices in accounting system including researching and resolving any discrepancies · Process credit card payments and refunds through · Coordinate with Customer Service and Sales Account Representatives as needed to resolve invoicing issues & refund requests · Process credit memos as required · Follow up with customers on collection of past due invoices · Maintain customer master files · Assist in month-end closing process as needed · Research and resolve open account balances · Assume AR responsibility for larger, more complex accounts · Participate in process planning for new complex account. · Become an expert on AR transaction processing and trouble-shooting within the company's accounting/ERP and order entry systems. · Create and maintain business process documentation. · Participate in and facilitate cross-functional training and collaboration within the accounting department. · Other projects as assigned by management Qualifications and Skills: The ideal candidate is motivated by a passion for growth and learning, as well as a desire to create continued efficiency and improvement in all processes that support a growing company. · BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another business-related field required · Minimum 3 years of accounts receivable experience with proven success in a dynamic company · Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts including debits and credits, journal entries and general ledger and subledgers. · Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think and act quickly to provide timely resolution to issues · Commitment to quality and accuracy · Experience with integrated ERP systems - Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system a plus · Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite with advanced Excel skills · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Computer savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly and troubleshoot issues and input/verify information in various software platforms Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Prolonged periods of typing and hand/wrist movements to operate a computer mouse · Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time. · Talking, listening, reading Benefits: Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits: · Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked. · Paid Holidays – New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas · Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire: · Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield · Dental insurance through LifeMap Dental · Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire: · Group Term Life insurance – company paid · Long Term Disability insurance – company paid · Voluntary additional life insurance · Voluntary Accident Insurance · Flexible Spending Account Plan – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses · Health Savings Account - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses · Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy · 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution Find more information on GearUP at: Equal Opportunity Employer Gear Up Sports,

an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $ $31.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Accounts receivable: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Hillsboro, OR Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hillsboro, OR 97124