Customer Relations & Accounts Receivable Account Specialist at AWP Safety

North Canton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Cash Application, Banking, Accounting, Communication, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Great Plains, Salesforce, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Math Skills, Organizational Skills, Outgoing Personality

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications. AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit to provide extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity. Job Description As the Customer Relations & Accounts Receivable Account Specialist, this role is responsible for delivering excellence in service and contributing to the mission of protecting businesses, people and time. This role will work directly with Customer Relations team to reduce delinquent accounts, coordinate payment resolution, and administer communications regarding collection issues, and ensure timely and accurate daily cash applications. The Customer Relations & Accounts Receivable Account Specialist is responsible for collaboration across all levels to achieve departmental and organizational goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Apply daily cash timely and accurately Review customer receivables and coordinate payment resolution Communicate with internal and/or external customers and various units regarding collection issues Collaborate within the Customer Relations team to complete tasks in a timely manner Reduce the delinquency for assigned accounts to achieve organizational goals Facilitate invoice dispute resolution discussions with the customer, the Field, and the local Customer Relations team Enlist the efforts of management when necessary to accelerate the collection process Follow work process to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers Perform training as requested Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED required 1-3 years experience in the following fields preferred: cash application, banking and accounting. Strong customer service skills Basic knowledge of accounting principles and terminology; strong math skills Excellent verbal and written communication Intense focus on accuracy and attention to detail; organized Problem-solving skills Critical thinking skills Outgoing & assertive personality – not afraid to approach individuals Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word) Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Salesforce, Prelude, American Contractor, Sage 300 or QuickBooks software preferred Additional Information Hours of operation are M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 40-hour work week Primarily sedentary or working at a desk Occasionally lift and move 10 -25 pounds While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear Proficient literacy The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Responsibilities

The Customer Relations & Accounts Receivable Account Specialist is responsible for delivering excellent service, reducing delinquent accounts, and ensuring timely cash applications. This role involves collaboration with the Customer Relations team and communication regarding collection issues.