AR Specialist bei EB Bradley Co.

JOB SUMMARY: The Account Receivable responsible for applying payments against customer accounts, reconciliation of payments, month-end processing and other administrative support for the credit function.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and apply daily deposits from multiple sources
• Post approximately 40 - 50 checks per hour
• Balance journals with deposits
• Serve as liaison between E. B. Bradley Co./West Coast Laminating branches and customers for reconciliation of short paid accounts
• Heavy phone and email contact with customers for account reconciliation
• End of month duties such as aging and unapplied cash clean-up, creating miscellaneous reports
• General office duties of answering phones and other office assistance as needed
• Weekly follow up on open balances by directly contacting customers and other departments
• Serve as support for the credit and collections department
• Secondary contact for credit applications
• Make collection calls as directed
• Administrative support for bi-annual audit
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 1 - 3 years in an Accounts Receivable and/or Cash Apps role or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lumber, Construction, Building and/or Distribution experience preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to talk and hear regularly
• Must be able to exchange accurate information, constantly operates a computer and telephone and other office machinery, such as copier, printer, and calculator
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of their time  
• Must be able to reach overhead, standing, walking, bending, carrying materials, kneeling, stooping, bending at the waist, and climbing stairs
• Must be able occasionally lift and/or move items over 15 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• All work is performed within a standard office environment 
• The noise level is usually at a low to moderate level.  
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, calculators, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines