What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Builders Supply Co., Inc.?
ACCOUNTS RECEIVING SPECIALIST
About Us
Builders Supply is the Midwest’s largest independently owned lumberyard, owned 100% by its employees. For more than 70 years, Builders Supply has provided service to contractors and the public for all of their commercial and residential building needs.
About the Role
As an Accounts Receiving Clerk you will be responsible for managing the money owed to the company by its customers for goods and services sold on credit.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Create and send accurate invoices and statements to customers
Receive and process customer payments through cash, checks, ACH or credit cards
Ensure that customer accounts are balanced and correct discounts and credits are applied
Make collection calls to follow up on overdue invoices on accounts and credit holds
Work with credit manager on credit applications to access customers creditworthiness
Manage the daily cash deposit to go to the bank
Answer basic billing questions and account reconciliations when necessary
Customer account maintenance
Skills we are looking for
Great eye for detail and basic math skills
1-5 years of experience working in a credit department or similar role
Comfortable making collection calls and interacting with customers over then phone and in person
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
File management
Basic Excel knowledge preferred
Ability to multitask
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Affordable Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability Insurance
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Perks
Annual catered lunches, BBQs, food trucks, and breakfasts
Access to the Omaha Storm Chasers and UNO Maverick Hockey tickets
Lots of company & vendor swag
Raffles, prizes, and more
Closed half a day on Saturday and every Sunday
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (physical, drug test and lifting test)
Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties
Minimally must be able to lift >25 pounds without assistance
Builders Supply is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Builders Supply Co., Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.