What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at High Rise Fire Protection Corp?

High Rise Fire and Security, affectionately known as High Rise, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider. We provide a broad range of products and services including, but not limited to, the design, installation, service and maintenance of Fire Alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication, Area of Refuge, Parking Garage Gas Detection, Card Access, Camera Surveillance, Video Intercom and Intrusion Systems. High Rise is an Edwards Systems Technology (EST) Strategic Partner and a multi-year winner of “Strategic Partner of the Year Award” for the Northeast Region.

We are the first North American member of the SCUTUM Group. SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic security, cyber security and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.

At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge. Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system and electronic security solutions throughout New York City, SE Florida and the surrounding areas. We are currently looking for an A/R Specialist to add to our team. This role is ideal for goal-oriented, self-motivated and entrepreneurial minded professionals with a passion for success. With a solid reputation in the market, ever so growing Client base, cutting edge products and services, now is a great time to join our team.

Required Education and Experience

· Associate's degree (or equivalent number of college credits) in Business, Accounting, or Finance

· Two years of accounts receivable/collections experience

· Respond to clients’ requests for more information, resolution of open invoices, and other disputed documents

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Collect due invoices from clients.

· Analyze, review, and compile open invoices for clients, and escalate delinquent accounts to the * Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

· Respond to clients’ requests for more information, resolution of open invoices, and other disputed documents.

· Approve Release of Equipment requests and service requests from the Project Operations Department.

· Approve requests for service from the Service Department.

· Engage the Sales and Service departments in resolving disputes and inquiries from clients.

· Reconcile clients’ account balances and send out monthly open balance statements to clients.

· Review and compile documents and submit to the Director of Services to review for possible invoice adjustments.

· Provide a positive client experience and relationship through application of the HRF client service model.

· Prepare and maintain American Institute of Architects (AIA) requests for payment.

Skills and Knowledge

· Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce quality results.

· Ability to work under pressure and be multi-talented to meet aggressive time schedules.

· Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

· Above average proficiency in computer literacy and applications, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills, i.e. basic Accounting (GAAP).

· Experience with use of accounting software, plus ability and desire to learn new software applications.

· Experience in a project management setting greatly preferred.

· Certifications and Trainings

Certifications and Trainings

· Completion of Client Service, technical, and industry trainings within the first three months of hire.

Benefits Offered

High Rise offers a highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription plans for employees and their families, company paid life insurance, 401k/Profit Sharing contributions.

High Rise offers variety of exciting career development opportunities within the organization. We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization. Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment. In addition, our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.

Our organization is dynamic, and we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.

Come explore the possibilities at High Rise.

Salary : $25 - $30

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