Accounts Payable - Collections Specialist

Candidates must live within 50 miles of work location. Position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EGI offers a unique working environment which encourages growth, rewards achievements, and provides opportunities to individuals who want to make a difference. We are a tight-knit community of fun and energetic people working together in exciting ways to create innovative products and provide the ultimate customer experience.

How do we have fun?

• Annual offsite Christmas party
• Offsite picnic
• Tickets to sporting events including Guardians & Browns games
• Ice Cream Trucks
• Hot Dog and Taco Trucks
• Annual Golf Outing
• Lunch with President & Senior Leadership
• After 5:00 pm gatherings
• Office baby and wedding celebrations
• Office lunches and pot lucks

What perks do we offer at EGI?

• Eligible for yearly discretionary bonus and pay increase
• 4% Salary contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Competitive Paid Time Off - 3 weeks after 1 year of employment
• Volunteer Time Off - 2 days per year
• $10k of Basic Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive rates for medical, dental, and vision
• Employer HSA contributions

Description of Job:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for payments of goods and services purchased by the organization, code invoices accurately and follow proper accounting procedures for the purchasing and payment of goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Code and process invoices and forward them to department managers for electronic approval via electronic workflow.
• Prepare and execute daily and weekly payment schedules.
• Create new vendor cards and save documents.
• Verify change in banking information for vendors.
• Print checks and maintain Outstanding check register/positive pay file.
• Address vendor inquires.
• Gather freight bills, code, and enter Freight Lag Report.
• Generate YE 1099’s.

Collections Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate vendor records database including W-9’s and insurance certificates.
• Partner with AR Team to monitor accounts receivable aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and resolve billing discrepancies where appropriate. Facilitate efforts to ensure timely payment of outstanding accounts.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to address outstanding balances and discuss payment arrangements.
• Escalate unresolved accounts to management and lead efforts for high-risk or escalated accounts.
• Collaborate with billing, sales, and customer service teams to resolve disputes.
• Prepare regular status reports and maintain accurate records of delinquent accounts as needed.
• Develop strategies to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and discuss payment plans with customers when necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree is preferred in Business or related area of study
• 3+ years of experience in accounting preferably in the Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable
• Experience with General Ledger account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft suite applications

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General understanding of basic accounting principles
• Adherence to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables
• Possesses ability to critically analyze and review process workflows
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain an organized structure
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative
• Accurate with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Excel, Pivot Tables and 10 Key Data Entry
• High integrity and work ethic

Please be advised that Enerco Group Inc. is a smoking-free environment. All prospective employees will be subjected to a pre-employment nicotine/drug screen and background check. In addition, all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a nicotine and drug test?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• General ledger reconciliation: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• AP/AR: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cleveland, OH 44135 (Required)

Work Location: In person