Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

About the position The Cash Application-AR Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of cash application, cash collections and other accounts receivable duties. This is a full-time, hourly position, and our offices are located in downtown Houston.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day operation of cash application, cash collections, and other accounts receivable duties timely and accurately.
• Accurately posting payments to client accounts in a multiple company deadline-drive environment.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with department and internal/external clients.
• Will need to coordinate across multiple disciplines and functional groups to complete tasks.
• Apply customer payments by recording checks, wires and ACH transactions.
• Resolve customer issues to minimize payment disputes and AR adjustments.
• Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced and goal-oriented collections department.
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections or credits to customer accounts.
• Encourage and assist team with ideas and/or innovations to improve processes for quicker, more accurate application of funds received.
• Assist in audits as needed.
• Will work with highly confidential company data and it will be expected that all data is kept confidential.
• Must communicate and follow up effectively with supervisor and branch management regarding customer accounts on a timely basis.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or BA is desirable
• At least one (1) year of cash application, billing or AR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel, knowledge of formulas such as VLOOKUP, sum if and pivot tables preferable.
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills.
• General knowledge of GAAP
• Commitment to excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Generous matching 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.