Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist III

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description
 

Summary
The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist III is responsible for managing and tracking customers' account data, issuing and delivering invoices on time, processing credit adjustments, maintaining and collecting revenue from customer accounts, and providing various data reports upon request.

Position Responsibilities

• Generates and processes invoices in a timely, efficient manner, utilizing our ERP system
• Posts customer payment receipts by recording cash, checks, credit card transactions and adjustments
• Monitors customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Conducts collections calls on past due accounts
• Researches and resolves accounts receivable aging/collection issues in a timely manner, and escalates issues when necessary
• Processes credit memos, as needed
• Generates AR aging report for review and analysis
• Maintains accounts receivable customer files and records
• Communicates with customers via phone, email and mail. Investigate and resolves customer inquiries
• Assists Accounting department, as needed, with month-end closing
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years' experience in Accounts Receivable and/or general accounting or equivalent combination of experience and education
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Successfully operates a calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
• Speed and accuracy are critical components of the position, as is successfully multi-tasking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including an intermediate level of proficiency in Excel
• Customer-service and detail oriented with high level of written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Preferred experience working in a company regulated by compliance and/or Sarbanes-Oxley controlled environment
• Demonstrates high level of analytical and problem-solving skills as well as strong work ethic, punctuality & attendance
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge & skills to complete wide range of tasks
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Teamwork, collaboration and putting the success of the team above one's own interests is essential

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$23 - $32

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required