Accounts Receivable Specialist

*This is a Hybrid position working 2 days per week from home and 3 days from our office in Fulton, MD*

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist looking to make your next career move, then American Pest has an exciting opportunity for you! Over the past four years, American Pest has roughly tripled in size and we continue to grow today. The expansion of our AR team came as a result of that growth and that's where you come in! You'll be responsible for processing payments daily as well as investigating and resolving customer questions on payments and applications. If you're looking to take on a new challenge with a modern, technologically savvy, and growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Get... We want to help our employees build not just a great career, but a great future. When you put your skills to work with American Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!

• One of a Kind Employer:
  
  
  
  • A great working environment in Fulton, MD within walking distance to fantastic restaurants and shopping
  • The chance to work with a fast-growing company with many exciting changes and opportunities for a varied career experience
  • A diverse team that makes work fun and satisfying
  
  
  
  
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  Health and Well-being:

  
  
  
  
  • Cigna medical, dental, and vision insurance options including EPO & PPO
  • Prescription drug program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
  • Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
  
  
  
  

  Financial Security:

  
  
  
  
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
  • Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
  • Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
  
  
  
  

  Work/Life Balance:

  
  
  
  
  • Full time, year-round employment
  • Paid training
  • Paid time off and eight paid holidays
  • A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
  • Opportunities for advancement
  
  
  
  

What You'll Do... As the Accounts Receivable Specialist with American Pest, processing payments and the all important job bringing in money falls on you! You'll ensure all transactions are processed on a daily bases. You'll be responsible for all daily ACH And EFT processing as well as check processing. You'll also investigate and resolve customer questions on payments and applications, flagging any issues with the management team to ensure payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Who You Are... So, what does it take to be a successful AR Specialist at American Pest? For starters, you'll have 2+ years of experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. You'll also have...

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business (preferred)
• Two or more years of experience in payment processing and bank transactions
• Familiarity with different bank transactions and processing of remits
• Basic accounting skills
• Ability to process 50+ payments daily
• Experience using MS Windows/Office and cloud-based software
• The ability to work well under pressure of deadlines
• The ability to effectively manage your time, prioritize multiple tasks, and maximize performance while remaining customer-focused
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to be a positive, professional, upbeat, team player
• Strong follow-up skills, high attention to detail, and a desire for getting things right
• A desire to work as part of a team and to provide backup when necessary for team members
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• A high school diploma or equivalent

Our Hiring Process... Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:

1. Application submission
2. Short phone interview
3. Schedule an interview and complete our full application
4. Interview in person at one of our four office locations in Fulton MD, Springfield VA, Richmond VA, or Charlottesville VA
5. Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set
6. Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check
7. Official start date confirmed
8. Welcome!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace