Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: World Wide Technology
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

Why WWT?
Fueled by creativity and ideation, World Wide Technology strives to accelerate our growth and nurture future innovation. - From our world class culture, to our generous benefits, to developing cutting edge technology solutions, WWT constantly works towards its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is a great place to work. We encourage our employees to embrace collaboration, get creative and think outside the box when it comes to delivering some of the most advanced technology solutions for our customers.
At a glance, WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ over 8,000 individuals and closed nearly $14 Billion in revenue. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For -" list for the 11th consecutive year!
We currently have an open position for an A/R Specialist in St. Louis, MO reporting to the AR Manager. This position will support the Company's collections efforts and interact with the customers to ensure timely payment and billing.
If you're looking for a high volume, fast-paced role, we have just the role for you in our Accounts Receivable Organization!
Accounts Receivable is a good mix of collections/account reconciliation. While collections is the basis of the job, we spend a lot of time working internally with our sales teams to ensure invoice accuracy and timely payment. While collections can be very challenging, the relationships built both internally and externally are very rewarding as we are responsible for all cash flow and in turn leads to overall success.
In this role you will:
Timely and accurate submission of invoices for key WWT customers

Modify invoices to meet specific requirements for key WWT customers

Proactively escalate collection delays to ensure we meet our Collection past due goals
Timely communication to Customer inquiries & proactive communication regarding open aging
Coordinate & communicate with Treasury on cash application
Coordinate with Sales, Operations, & AR Processors to research and resolve invoice issues
Communicate with AR Processors on invoice submission/payment status
Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years of relevant business to business to business collections experience required

Oracle knowledge preferred

Microsoft Office Suite skills required
BUSINESS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrate customer focus (internal and external)

Strong attention to detail and work ethic

Ability to professionally communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the business preferred
Personal time management skills and organization
A high level of integrity, positive energy and a commitment to preserving the company core values and culture
A strong team player with evidence of professional maturity and self-confidence
Comfortable working in an open and highly interactive, fast-paced, communicative culture
Some WWT customers have a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. In order to work on projects for these customers, employees must be fully vaccinated or have an appropriate religious or medical accommodation.

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