Accounting Support 2 Hourly

📋 Description

• • As an Accounts Receivable Specialist at WEX Inc., you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of the company by meticulously managing incoming customer payments. This position is integral to our Accounts Receivable team, focusing on the accurate and timely application of payments, processing various transaction types, and resolving discrepancies to maintain seamless customer accounts and robust financial records.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to verify and post routine and complex payments received from customers. This involves working with a diverse range of financial institutions and utilizing various posting systems to ensure every transaction is recorded correctly and efficiently.
• • You will be tasked with processing and accurately recording all payment types, including but not limited to ACH transfers, wire transfers, and lockbox activity. This requires a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of different payment mechanisms.
• • A significant part of your role will involve reconciling payment discrepancies. This necessitates close collaboration with internal departments such as Collections, Customer Service, and other relevant stakeholders. Your ability to investigate and resolve issues related to customer postings or misapplied payments promptly will be key to preventing customer disruption and maintaining financial integrity.
• • You will also be responsible for processing adjustments, write-offs, and refunds. This requires careful analysis and adherence to company policies and procedures to ensure these financial actions are handled appropriately and with the necessary approvals.
• • The role involves performing in-depth research on various accounting processes. This includes detailed reconciliation of discrepancies found in bank accounts against system data, ensuring that all financial information is accurate and aligned.
• • You will actively support the Team Leader in developing, maintaining, and executing processes and procedures. This includes incorporating strong internal controls designed to mitigate financial risk while simultaneously emphasizing efficiency, timeliness, and the overall accuracy of all transactions.
• • As you gain expertise, you may be involved in the periodic training of other Accounts Receivable Specialists. This training will focus on individual processes specific to their assigned platform or duties, contributing to the overall skill development of the team.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team, where your precision and problem-solving skills will directly impact WEX's financial operations and customer satisfaction. You will be empowered to identify areas for process improvement and take ownership of your professional growth within the organization.
• • The position requires a proactive approach to learning and development, encouraging you to independently seek opportunities to enhance existing processes and expand your knowledge through exploration. Taking ownership of your professional development is highly valued.
• • You will leverage your strong time management, prioritization, goal-setting, planning, and work scheduling skills to manage a demanding workload effectively and meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
• • A strong attention to detail is paramount in this role, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial data processed.
• • You will also be encouraged to explore and embrace enthusiasm for automation, AI, and emerging technologies, with a desire to investigate their potential application in optimizing business processes and driving efficiency within the Accounts Receivable function.