WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive benefits-

♦Medical ♦Dental ♦Vision ♦ 401(k) ♦Life Insurance ♦Disability (STD/LTD) ♦Caregiving Support ♦Critical Illness ♦Hospital and Accident Coverage ♦Employee Assistance Program ♦Telehealth ♦Wellness ♦Paid Holidays ♦Vacation Days ♦Employee Stock Option Plan ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection ♦ Pet Insurance ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and responsible, proud supporters of local and national charities, and provide immense growth opportunity!

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of manufacturing American brands. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools have literally helped build America, for more than 200 years. 

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®. We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)

WHO YOU ARE

You will be an important resource to our Finance department, providing solid financial information and data analysis that helps maintain the organization in a healthy financial path. You will do full account management by providing pre- and post-sales support, ensuring customers have the correct information in terms of where they are with their account’s financial position. You will work closely with different departments to assist customers with account status in relationship to any credit position within the organization, including estimated date of collections for accounts, and statistical data to support AR related activities. Will manage assigned accounts receivable portfolio including deduction resolution, and collection reminders through multiple channels including e-mails, letters, and phone calls. 

WHERE YOU WILL WORK-

At our Orlando, Florida state-of-the-art world headquarters, in the thriving Lake Nona neighborhood. We work a Hybrid schedule, Monday and Friday from Home, and Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Regular schedule is 8AM – 5PM.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain accurate and updated customer information in the system.
• Timely follow up on collection calls, customer communication, payment and credit memo resolution.
• Ability to manage day to day task by prioritizing accounts based on deadline requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with various departments on matters related to credits due to the organization or accounts in need of scalation.
• Process Credit Memos according to company policy based on information gathered from Customers.
• Prepare all pertinent documentation needed to satisfy customer requirements.
• Monitoring of account activity to ensure customer is aware of their financial position with our company.
• Assist in customer inquiries through different channels.
• Works hand in hand with the Team in ensuring operational metrics are achieved.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, or GED certificate.
• Minimum three years of relevant accounts receivable and account management experience. 
• Manufacturing or Distribution industry background preferred.
• Minimum one year of accounts receivable analytics experience.
• General computer skills to include basic Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate skills on Excel (lookups, pivot tables, forecasting functions, macros, etc.).
• Computer proficiency with Finance systems, Get Paid preferred.
• ERP System experience, Infor LN preferred.
• Solid work ethic in terms of having a sense of urgency, ownership of projects, and multi-task.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, problem solving, and generate summary reports.
• Import experience including bank letters of credit.
• Strong English communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, margins, variances, break-even, etc.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Can effectively follow written procedures and perform critical reasoning.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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