Accounts Receivable Associate

at  ACME Barricades

Description:
The Accounts Receivable Associate is accountable for the successful follow-up and status of the company’s outstanding receivables. This position works closely with Accounts Receivable Specialist, Controller, other Corporate Office positions, Branch Managers, and customers/clients. Customer service attitude, attention to detail and accuracy of reporting in a fast-paced environment is essential.
Essential Job Functions:

Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Monitor past due accounts
• Call customers with past due outstanding balances, establishes client follow-ups
• Takes meticulous notes on status of customer balances
• Works with AR Specialist to effectively collect outstanding balances
• Complete all customer credit applications for Senior Management review
• Prepare lien releases for Senior Management review & sign-off
• Compile and escalate customer questions to appropriate Management team member
• Assess new customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits
• Research and file NTO or Bonding Letters
• Manage customer payment methods such as checks, credit card, ACH, wires, etc.
• Open and distribute the mail

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree preferred
• Prior experience in call center or similar preferred

• Monitor past due accounts
• Call customers with past due outstanding balances, establishes client follow-ups
• Takes meticulous notes on status of customer balances
• Works with AR Specialist to effectively collect outstanding balances
• Complete all customer credit applications for Senior Management review
• Prepare lien releases for Senior Management review & sign-off
• Compile and escalate customer questions to appropriate Management team member
• Assess new customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits
• Research and file NTO or Bonding Letters
• Manage customer payment methods such as checks, credit card, ACH, wires, etc.
• Open and distribute the mai