Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Position Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for communicating with internal teams and/or customers regarding payment discrepancies in a timely manner. This is a key position that reconciles daily deposits to the bank, daily cash reconciliation, and processes customer payments. The successful Accounts Receivable Accountant must be able to multi-task, while instinctively readjusting efforts to focus on high-priority tasks. This position requires excellent communication skills to work with customers, and collaborate with internal teams. This role is expected to adhere to all company policies and safety protocols.

Key Competencies Required to be Successful as an Accounts Receivable Specialist

• Promptly review and post all Credit Memos accurately.
• Manage G/L responsibility for A/R and A/R-related accounts.
• Identify and resolve any issues regarding customer accounts to reduce payment discrepancies and AR adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner; including but not limited to daily cash reconciliations
• Manage journal entries to record miscellaneous deposits or correct posting errors.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communications skills including professional phone etiquette
• Proactively partner with internal teams to resolve past due invoices and release credit holds
• Provide timely responses to all email, voicemail, verbal, and written communications
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Education/Certification/Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of high-volume accounting experience.

Skills That Will Make You Successful

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines independently
• Ability to multitask
• Highly organized
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Problem-solving
• Team Player

Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.