Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist for a major wholesaler/distributor of construction supplies will have the responsibility to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of customer accounts.

Duties Include:

• Allocate customer payments to accounting system
• Process customer payment
• Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts
• Contact customers to ask about their overdue payments
• Maintain accounts receivable customer records and scan documents for database retrieval
• Resolve billing and customer credit issues
• Ability to process and follow-up on rush items.
• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
• Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records, and reports.
• Scanning and filing
• Performs other duties to support Accounting Department.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong ability to pay attention to detail with accuracy in a deadline driven environment.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Windows, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting principles
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to approach challenges in a solutions-oriented manner.
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
• Two or more years of experience in AR

Preferred Requirements:

• Building products/hardware/construction experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in SX.Enterprise software
• Associates degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) & Roth 401(k) options

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office

Schedule:

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person