Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mercury is a rapidly growing organization, and we are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to handle all aspects of the accounts receivable process. In this role, you will manage daily cash application, collections and reporting. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Finance.

At Mercury, we live the values of

• Client Obsession
• Relentless Improvement
• World-Class Teamwork

Every employee is expected to live these values and be guided by those in their decision-making process. Mercury specializes in time- and temperature-sensitive shipping for healthcare and life sciences. Our company mission is to simplify shipping, allowing companies to avoid stress and save time, we simplify the complexity of shipping for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and proactively manage accounts receivable records, including customer contact data, the completeness of customer invoicing and the accuracy of cash application.
• Manage DSO to company targets by implementing and improving procedures to collect current and past due balances.
• Create and manage a regular cadence of reporting of AR KPIs.
• Recommend changes to the company's current processes to streamline the collection process and improve customer visibility into open balances.
• Post cash receipts to customer accounts daily.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable Sub-ledger to the General Ledger monthly.
• Work closely with the invoicing team to research and resolve customer's billing inquiries and disputed balances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a lead Accounts Receivable role.

• 5+ years of logistics industry experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.