What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Mountain West Utility Trailer, Inc.?
Location: Boise, Idaho or Salt Lake City, Utah
About the Company
Mountain West Utility Trailer is a family owned, full‑service trailer dealership with over 50 years of industry experience. We operate 8 locations across 5 states and specialize in Utility dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, Ottawa spotter trucks, and construction trailers. Our vision is to Keep America Trucking, Exceed Expectations, and Deliver SMILEs through our core values: Serve, Move Forward, Industry Leader, Learn, and Embrace Change.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to support accounts receivable operations across multiple company locations. This role is responsible for managing customer accounts, processing payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring timely collections while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage accounts receivable activities for multiple company locations and customer accounts.
- Process customer payments, cash applications, credit memos, and account adjustments accurately and timely.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, and customer inquiries.
- Serve as a primary AR contact for assigned locations.
- Balance multiple priorities and deadlines across branches while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, branch personnel, sales teams, customer service representatives, and accounting staff.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve account issues and improve collection efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, workflows, and reporting.
- Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and month-end reporting activities.
- Assist with other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 2 years of accounts receivable, collections, or related accounting experience.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
Key Competencies
Customer Focus, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Organization & Prioritization, Attention to Detail, Relationship Building.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Company paid life insurance