American Fence Company is hiring a Construction Branch Operations Administrator with competitive pay from $32.00 - $38.00/hour. Successful candidate will be very well organized, have excellent communication skills and be computer literate. Must have prior experience in construction industry and contract administration.

About Us:
American Fence Company , founded in 1948, is one of the largest installer of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Overview of Duties:

• Accounts receivable and billing processing including, entering invoices into J.D. Edwards/Oracle (JDE) and AIA/Customers Pay Application.
• Conducts cash reconciliation including verifying check information, running checks through Certegy system for checks that come in the mail, collecting all C.O.D. monies, preparing and depositing checks/cash, running credit cards, retrieving credit card batch settlement, posting payments cash/check/credit card batches in JDE, creating deposit summary, preparing and distributing daily cash balancing packet.
• Conduct collection activities including running aging report, make collection calls, discuss with Branch Manager and Sales Personnel, and follow company collection procedures. Enter all notes for any collection activity in JDE system.
• Maintain job and contract files with all pertinent paperwork i.e. contract, credit approval, contract/P.O. approval, change orders, R.O. quote sheets, materials issuing, sub addendum, preliminary notices, billing and recap sheets. Prepares preliminary notices per company policy and file in job file.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash drawer and input in JDE. Obtain approval from branch manager and forwards invoices received at the branch to corporate office.
• Approve and assign Report of Order (R.O.) number to new jobs and to existing jobs by obtaining manager approval/customer signatures and approval from Corporate Credit Manager and Contract Administrator if applicable, verifying all paperwork is submitted. May need to collect down payment money for C.O.D. jobs prior to assigning R. O. If new customer, create customer numbers in JDE. Enter information into the R.O. log and into JDE.
• Keys monthly inventory into JDE. May assist with counting or daily inventory recording as needed.
• May assist subcontractors with submitting pay applications and completing sub addendums.
• Review contract when received and submits contracts to appropriate parties for initial review.
• Submit credit approvals to the credit department.
• Negotiate with customer any potential issues with contracts.
• Outline important information from the contract with the Project Manager and Branch Manager including liquidated damages.
• Ensure proper prevailing wages are included with the contract as necessary.
• Prepare contract, obtain appropriate internal signatures and submit finalized contact back to customers.
• Request Certificates of Insurance from Risk Management department.
• Forward prevailing wage information to Payroll department.
• Prepare lien release forms for manager's signature.
• Collect time cards from manager ensuring proper approval and submit to payroll.
• Prepares certified payroll checklist and forward to payroll for all certified payroll jobs.
• Coordinates new hire process, safety training, and on-boarding for new hires in conjunction with Human Resources and Branch Manager.
• Provides on-site HR support for employment, benefits and personnel records management.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Ensure all paperwork required by Corporate is sent within designated time frames.
• Open and distribute incoming mail.
• Order and dispense office supplies.
• May be backup for counter sales position
• Other general office duties as assigned.

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Business

Experience:

• 2 plus years of experience in Accounts Receivable
• Experience in Construction Contract Administration helpful

Computer Skills:

• Type and 10-key by touch.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in JD Edwards software preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting software.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain state notary public commission required.

Benefits:
We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:

• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with company match
• Employee Discounts

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment