Overview

Join one of the fastest-growing and largest privately held security companies in the U.S.! Since 1998, Sunstates Security has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments for its team across the country. We're committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce.

We reinvest in our employees by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, career growth opportunities, extensive internal training, employee incentive programs, team recognition, and more. Employees are provided with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and hands-on management support.

Recent national awards received by Sunstates include Outstanding Contract Security Company in 2022 & 2023 and INC’s America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list.

Sunstates Security’s mission and vision statement are at the heart of everything we do, focusing all efforts on honor, integrity, and trust. If you're searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. As a proactive security partner for some of the country's leading companies and organizations, we provide careers for talented people to become part of a successful, growing company.

Job Description

Sunstates Security is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our corporate headquarters located in Raleigh, NC. This position will be responsible for managing invoices, purchase orders and ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report directly to the AP/AR Manager.

In addition to a competitive annual salary starting at $55,000 - this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, 401k plan with company match, generous PTO allowance and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and process weekly batches of customer invoices while communicating with field teams on any adjustments or corrections.
• Review and respond to customer inquiries and invoice concerns.
• Enter daily bank transactions including EFT, Check, and Credit Card payments.
• Track and maintain customer purchase orders using system tools.
• Submit invoices to necessary customer payment portals.
• Assist in necessary month-end closing tasks and reports.
• Cross-train with Accounts Payable Specialist to provide as-needed backup
• Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling, and preparing checks, and resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLSETS DESIRED

• Associate or Bachelor's degree related to finance or accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with a proficiency in Excel.
• Concur report administration experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Sunstates Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable employees to perform their jobs.

Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions are invited to join our team.