Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary
The primary function of an Accounts Receivable Specialist is to ensure (1) accurate payment application, (2) collection of account balances, and (3) payment discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily, including payments from the online portal

• Post all checks, deposits, and RA's from OEROB in a timely manner

• Pull and post payments from Lockbox

• Prioritize payment application

• Manage all paper checks from walk-in customers

• Adjust incorrect payments from counter sales

• Prepare journal entries related to customer deposits

• Maintain relationships with customers while collecting payments

• Assist with any projects and tasks required by the Credit department

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• One to three years of related work experience

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity

• Embody the principles of servant leadership by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; lead, execute, and delegate as needed

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization

• Invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members

• Champion an inclusive working environment by empowering and valuing all team members

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results

• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers

• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills with high integrity and attention to detail

• Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment approximately 70% of the time

• Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files and office machinery

• Must be able to operate basic office machinery

• Must be able to communicate with team members and management and exchange accurate information

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks

• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects

• Must be able to multitask

• Must be able to receive and analyze information

• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgment and initiative

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

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