What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at BASSEMIERS FIREPLACE PATIO & SPAS?
Leisure Distributors, a division of Bassemiers Fireplace and Patio, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting Team.
About Leisure Distributors
Leisure Distributors is a wholesale division of Bassemiers Fireplace and Patio, who provides Big Green Egg products to customers in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Illinois. Bassemiers is an established and growing family owned and operated company. We have approximately 50 team members across multiple sites and departments. We offer the flexibility that comes from not being corporate, while still offering benefits similar to much larger companies.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who wants to grow with our company. We want someone who is very detail-oriented, organized, and always open to change. This individual should have the aptitude to learn new programs and systems quickly. This individual should be self-driven, be able to complete tasks without prompting, and prioritize their work. This position is an integral part of our team, so we are looking for the individual who will be the right fit!
This role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial software, and excellent communication skills to maintain positive customer relationships and support the company's financial health, while being able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. If you have accounts receivable and inventory experience, are organized, dependable, and a detail-oriented person who wants to be part of a team, we would like to talk to you about your qualifications.
Duties
- Manage and process accounts receivable transactions using our unique POS/accounting software.
- Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of customer balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Generate and send invoices, statements, and collection notices in accordance with company policies.
- Monitor overdue accounts and perform collections account management to ensure collections of customer payments and optimize cash flow.
- Enter data accurately into accounting system.
- Collaborate with customers via phone or email to address billing inquiries, payment issues, or account discrepancies with professionalism and excellent customer service skills and maintain detailed records of these communications.
- Enter customer orders with accuracy.
- Support accounts payable functions as needed and contribute to overall financial record accuracy.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts receivable processing.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, credit analysis, and technical accounting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting software and other financial systems.
- Knowledge of GAAP standards.
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills for account analysis and reconciliation tasks.
- Effective communication skills for customer interaction via phone etiquette and professional correspondence.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 1-4 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or similar financial role and/or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
- Administrative assistant experience and data entry experience is a plus
- Professional demeanor
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Word
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be organized and detail oriented
- Be respectful to coworkers
- Be reliable and willing to work
- Possess ability to multitask
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain organized filing systems.
If you are reliable and enthusiastic, want to be part of a great team, are someone who constantly seeks improvement in procedures, can handle multitasking, and are open to change, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit any questions, along with your resume and 2-3 professional references via email. We will respond to all qualified and suitable candidates
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18