What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Specialist position at Quikrete – Ready Mix?
At The QUIKRETE Companies, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Collection Specialist, you will support plant collections, work directly with customers, reconcile accounts, and help resolve credit issues across our North American locations.
What We Offer:
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
- Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.
About the Role
Responsibilities:
- Review open receivable items not related to National Accounts.
- Coordinate collection activity with plant personnel on Non-National receivable items aging beyond terms.
- Collect Non-National receivable items aged beyond 60 days.
- Recommend accounts for collection and prepare referral packages for third-party collections.
- Review Credit Hold orders for release and respond to plant inquiries, providing options to facilitate appropriate order releases.
- Reconcile customer accounts receivable as required.
- Prepare Monthly Receivable Review by Business Unit reports.
- Assist with Year-End Receivable Review and process identified write-offs.
- Review and notarize lien waivers and department documents as needed.
- Send invoice copies as requested by customers and plant personnel.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in commercial (B2B) customer collections within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience with Construction Lien and Payment Bond filing and waiver procedures is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with JD Edwards or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Access, and Word.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerBI and JD Edwards World is preferred.
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QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at accommodationsforhiring@quikrete.com.