Accounts Receivable Specialist - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates : Job Details

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) relies on the talent and dedication of essential corporate support functions to deliver exceptional service to our external clients and support for our project managers amidst the demands of a fast-paced work environment. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service-oriented, and well-organized professional to grow their career with our Client Services and Accounts Receivable team, located at our company headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and our state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. If you possess the building blocks for success and are eager to learn, we are willing to invest in yougrow your career with WJE! Responsibilities:

• Perform entry of daily cash applications involving deposits, adjustments, write-offs, refunds, etc.
• Daily prepare, research, and post in-house checks received
• Handle and/or assist with various accounts receivable research for resolutions
• Assist in the management of accounts receivable related requests and action items from AR inbox in a timely manner
• Confirm necessary requests are completed and addressed
• Perform general administrative functions, including research, data entry, e-filing, scanning, etc.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• One to three years of experience in cash application/client services or a similar role
• Strong service orientation and ability to deal professionally and courteously with internal and external clients
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Detail-oriented nature with a high capacity for learning and retaining information
• Team player who works proactively, takes initiative in solving problems, and takes actions beyond normal responsibilities
• Ability to coordinate with other departments on client-related matters
• Understanding of general accounting principles and ability to apply them to daily workload
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with Deltek Vision a plus

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment. Position mainly involves working at a desk and requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation. Annual starting base salary (gross):$42,500 - $57,500. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found here. WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans. (VEVRAA federal contractor)WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)