Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Reports To: Accounts Receivable Supervisor

ECCO Safety Group (ESG) is a global leader in emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles. With nearly 1,000 employees worldwide, ESG serves more than 500 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and thousands more private label, fleet and aftermarket customers in a range of industries from heavy construction to material handling equipment to utilities and public safety. Our mission is to protect people with world-leading safety solutions.

ESG has an opening for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in our Boise, ID administrative office.

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Specialist maintains accounts receivable in accordance with ESG’s Quality and Credit Policies. This person will perform all tasks required to maintain the integrity of customer accounts and corresponding collection activities. The successful incumbent will ensure the achievement of cash flow targets for ESG.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Monitor daily shipments and ensure accurate and timely billing to customers
• Contact customers with past due accounts to work out payment schedules and resolve credit hold issues
• Interface with ESG Sales Representatives and Customer Service team to review status of slow pay customers
• Call and/or mail correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts
• Process customer checks for daily deposit
• Research and resolve: partial payments, product returns, proof of delivery requests, and billing errors or discrepancies
• Obtain and mail invoice copies for customers, as requested
• Process statements as required
• Process credit and debit memos
• Follow established processes for approving and establishing new customers
• Interface with collection services as needed and process bad debt write-offs and recoveries
• Generate various weekly, month-end and quarterly reports
• Utilize effective customer service skills and a strong understanding of ESG’s Quality Policy to achieve desired results
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• High School Diploma required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience required
• Familiar with bookkeeping practices and procedures related to accounts receivable operations
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, etc.)
• Experience with a growing company with multiple geographic locations preferred
• Tech savvy and strong computer skills, specifically in the use of Excel and MS Office applications
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience with accounting systems
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational skills
• Comfortable analyzing information and dealing with complexity
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Social ease and a demonstrated ability to build relationships with a variety of different people and personality types
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job performed at a desk in front of a computer
• Requires heavy use of mouse and keyboard
• Indoor office environment
• Must be able to talk and hearing frequently (in person and by telephone), and must be able to see and read (documents, statements, etc.)
• Manual dexterity required (e.g., typing, filing, collating, operating office machines, 10-key etc.)

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

ESG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ESG is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay?

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person