Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

The Rep I Accounts Receivable role is pivotal in managing and overseeing the accounts receivable processes of our organization. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial stability and customer relationship management of the company.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collect cash for open Accounts Receivable.
• Follow up on a regular basis with the customer until a payment resolution is received.
• Escalate to the Team Lead if/when problems or concerns arise.
• Research Accounts Receivable issues and reconcile payment remittances.
• Minimize bad debt write-offs and maximize cash receipts while being sensitive to internal and external customers.
• Adhere to accounts receivable strategies and completion of tasks within expected SLA.
• Promptly resolve billing and Accounts Receivable issues while identifying potential opportunities for process improvement.
• Drive and host conference calls to find resolution to issues and resolve past due.
• Provide internal/external customer ad hoc reporting and/or statements.
• Perform root cause analysis on customer issues.
• Work with customers to negotiate significantly past due balances via payment plan or settlement process.
• Summarize and present findings from account reconciliations to customers and internal Staples Teams, including Sales Rep, Director and AVP, Customer Setup and Contract Gateway Teams.
• Communicate with customer’s Accounts Payable Supervisors, Managers and Directors.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer interactions.
• Professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Team player mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to follow structured processes and take direction.
• Problem-solving attitude for routine billing and account discrepancies.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with basic accounting or financial principles.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and established processes.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Experience with data entry or processing in financial or enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar).

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using an ERP system for financial transactions (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Prior experience working in a high-volume billing or receivables environment.
• Exposure to customer service or support roles in a finance-related function.
• Knowledge of basic collections practices or cash application processes.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)

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Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.