Accounts Receivable Representative
SJW Corp

Clinton, Connecticut

Posted in Utilities


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We have an opening in our Accounts Receivable Services department for an Accounts Receivable Representative.  We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities.  We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture.  In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). 

This is a hybrid work opportunity, meaning that employees are eligible to work remotely for part of the work week, dependent on job function and business needs.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for the daily administration, operation, and maintenance of the Company's A/R system, including understanding the complete functionality of the A/R Application and its impact to the G/L Application while maintaining regulatory guidelines and Sarbanes/Internal Controls. Additional responsibilities include providing back up coverage for the A/R Services functions of the department.

  • Reconciles the A/R System to the G/L System monthly. Provides monthly, quarterly or annually statistical reports as needed.
  • Participates in system documentation, development of processes and procedures and maintaining training materials and programs.
  • Reviews the A/R Receivables, Payment and Collection activities to recommend enhancements for collections for overdue accounts to reduce bad debt.
  • Works with Accounting to resolve payment issues that impact the G/L or the Bank Statement.
  • Assists the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of A/R Receivables to G/L Accounts and prepares the reconciliations related to A/R Receivables, Write Offs, Refunds, and Balance/Payment Transfers and provide corrections or explanations when needed.
  • Prepares a variety of reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports to provide statistical information of the collection activity of AR Services. Interprets customer records and account history to respond to customer inquiries and complaints, transfers, collection and payments.
  • Develops metrics, analyze data and report to management to improve productivity, drive operational cost reductions.
  • Works to review, test and implement new A/R changes, new procedures, and new companies to the CIS system including accuracy of data conversion. Continue to support the acquisition of new companies after the implementation date.
  • Assists in the implementation of software and upgrades as needed.
  • Provides support as needed to test new programs. Provides support as required to identify, analyze, resolve, and implement the correction process for various problems.
  • Provide Coverage for the following: On a daily basis - Process receipts from all parties, post payment and invoice batches, apply receipts to invoices, generate an A/R Trial Balance as needed. Review, research and process credit balance reports generated from receipt processing. Research and correct and errors that occur during the payment process. Maintain reports for Regulated and Non-Regulated Customers. This includes A/R Trial Balances, Integrity Reports, Statistical Reports and the ACH Weekly Reports and Monthly Reconciliations for Managed Companies. Process NSF notifications; apply appropriate fees and letters as required. Research and process transfer requests, refunds, write off reversals, write off recoveries, and H20 requests. Review, research and work accounts on the Monthly A/R Trial Balance, including final billed accounts with credits, final billed accounts with credits that have had a write off and accounts with a zero balance that have open credits and debits that must be applied to one another. Provide support for all A/R requests for Miscellaneous, Real Estate & Service Billing.
  • Provide support for all Collection activities.
  • Train others, including new hires on the A/R system and processes.
  • Maintains Internal and Sarbanes controls and schedules.
  • Maintains accurate procedure documents and internal training material.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

  • Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Must have three to five years' experience working in an accounting function or other similar field. Minimum two years of experience working in Accounts Receivable and/or Payable reconciliation is required or equivalent background or education.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient at MS Office (especially Excel) for analytical purposes. Must have the thorough understanding of the A/R Application which includes the A/R Aging process, write offs, recoveries and bad debt allowance and expense.
  • Ability to compile, analyze and present findings from complex data and reports.
  • Must possess the aptitude to work independently and exercise judgment by the processes of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawling valid conclusion, and communicating recommendations.
  • Experience with proprietary JD Edwards Customer Information System (CIS) preferred.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
  • Attention to detail critical in all aspects of duties is required.
  • Ability to act as a team lead and be flexible to changing needs.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Primary Work Location

93 West Main Street, Clinton, CT, 06413
United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

I - Indoor

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 


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