Accounts Receivable Specialist

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. An Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for collecting payments for a company using skills in project management, organization and communications to collect the payments from clients and customers. Accounts Receivable Managers oversee the tracking of payments, banking deposits and reports that document profits and losses for an organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Initiates contact with customers having delinquent accounts, determining reason and arranging for collection. Provides consistent, professional, courteous, and high-quality customer service. Performs research and updated recordkeeping of customer information. Maintain current and detailed collection notes. Oversees the daily workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Apply client payments via check and credit card. Responds to telephone inquiries and assists in resolving questions related to the customer accounts and documents accordingly. Responsible for the timely and accurate distribution of client invoices that are mailed each cycle. Maintains confidentiality of financial records. Daily check deposits. Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned. Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers. Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions. Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment. Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested. Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff. Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis. Generates monthly billing statements based on the general ledger. Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed. Relays changes of information to appropriate employees. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education/Qualifications High school diploma or Accounting Degree or equivalent experience. Construction AIA billing experience preferred. At least two years of accounts receivable experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs. Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Veterans with accounts receivable experience are encourage to apply. Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Other Duties Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Pay: $24 per hour. Weekly pay. Benefits and Perks Excellent pay Medical, dental, vision Company paid life insurance Company paid short-term disability 401K with employer match Paid vacation and company holidays Training and Career Development Company vehicle (if job applicable) Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are hiring across the nation! Many of our roles provide on-the-job training to help you get licensed and working. View Our Locations. Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first. More About Us We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other. See Our Offerings We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family. #J-18808-Ljbffr