Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Plano, Texas.
Overview
The accounts receivable specialist will maintain accurate financial records, review invoices and deductions, reconcile chargebacks and credits, and resolve outstanding discrepancies. This role requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Review invoices and anticipated deductions through the client portal daily.
- Obtain supporting information for discrepancies involving shortages, returns to vendor, pricing, trade discounts, and freight.
- Code account line items accurately for clearing and matching chargebacks and credits in SAP.
- Reconcile and resolve credit balances to help prevent past-due accounts.
- Provide customers with accounts receivable status updates and resolve outstanding discrepancies within required time frames.
- Work closely with warehouse personnel to resolve claims, proof-of-delivery discrepancies, chargebacks, and past-due invoices.
- Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data using journals, ledgers, spreadsheets, databases, or accounting software.
- Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Debit, credit, and total accounts using computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Review figures, postings, and documents for accurate entries, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Handle special projects assigned by management and provide weekly updates.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure proper workflow and escalate issues appropriately.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Must be bilingual in Korean/English.
- 2-5+ years of financial and/or accounting experience.
- Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
- Knowledge of accounting and mathematical principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Excel formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and spreadsheets.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and discrepancy-identification skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle difficult situations diplomatically.
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to completing daily tasks on time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with macros in Excel.
- Experience implementing and using artificial intelligence tools in the job function.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.