What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at American Elevator Group?
The Southern Region is part of American Elevator Group (AEG), the largest independent elevator service company in North America. AEG consists of well-established elevator service companies operating across the United States. Backed by Arcline Investment Management, AEG has a substantial presence in the elevator industry and is experiencing rapid growth. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our business based in Indiana.
Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist manages the company's accounts receivable process, which includes invoicing customers, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is critical in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding customer balances and maintaining the organization's economic health.
Responsibilities
AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist manages the company's accounts receivable process, which includes invoicing customers, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is critical in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding customer balances and maintaining the organization's economic health.
Responsibilities
- Generate and send invoices to customers promptly
- Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and work collaboratively with customers to resolve outstanding balances
- Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records of all transactions
- Prepare and analyze comprehensive accounts receivable reports to identify trends and potential issues
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper accounting and reporting of receivables
- Assist with the resolution of billing inquiries and disputes
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing billing inquiries and disputes in a professional and courteous manner
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all financial information
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- This job operates in a sedentary, general office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment.
- This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Regular interaction with internal teams and other departments.
- Moderate contact with vendors and clients.
- Qualifications:
- Accounting, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, GP Financial Software, Diligence, Analyzing Information, Thoroughness, Reporting Research Results, Communication.
- Must have exceptional multitasking skills and the ability to work in a challenging environment
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to communicate in both English and in Spanish required.
AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.