Posted 
Jun 1

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounting & Finance
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Role Description

This position will provide comprehensive accounts receivable support to Proterra’s business units. You will be responsible for providing a full range of accounts receivable solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a greater impact. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and collaborate with other accounting team members.

About the Role – You Will:

  • Process and post Accounts Receivable Transactions (Invoices, Credits, etc.) daily, including validation of information including Sales Tax; distribute Customer Invoices daily based on Customers desired method of receipt.
  • Communicate with customers daily regarding past due balances; manage customer calls and monitor AR Inbox and escalate issue when necessary.
  • Work with Sales team to manage and maintain customer information in Oracle including but not limited to tax exemption forms and W-9 information; register and set up new customer billing portals as needed and monitor portals for collection activity.
  • Work with team to provide weekly status of Accounts Receivable past due balances.
  • Other duties as assigned my management.

About Our Group

  • As strategic partners, the Finance & Accounting team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
  • We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
  • We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
  • We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!
  • This position will be part of the Finance & Accounting team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.
  • You will report to the Accounting Manager and collaborate with other accounting team members.

About You

  • Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion and ability/desire to contribute to a continuous learning and improvement environment.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and strong mathematical skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

  • 3+ years’ experience in accounts receivable.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field.
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, general ledger systems and procedures, and best practices.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
  • Masters’ Degree in related field, preferred but optional

**Location: **Greenville, SC or Eastern Standard Time Remote
**Travel: **0 - 10%

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Proterra
 at a glance

Proterra develops battery-electric buses that help eliminate fossil fuel dependency and reduce costs.