Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Galls • Lexington, KY

16h

About The Position

Galls® proudly serves America’s Public Safety and Military professionals with
the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment and solutions along with
relentless service. Over one million Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Emergency
Medical, Federal, Military, Corrections, Security, Postal, Public
Transportation, and other essential workers each year trust Galls as their
service provider.

Galls is looking for an associate to join our growing Finance and Accounting
team. This position is responsible for providing financial, administrative and
clerical support by ensuring the company receives payments for goods and
services and properly records the transactions by posting receipts and resolving
discrepancies according to established policies and procedures in an efficient,
timely and accurate manner. This role will be fully engaged in the support of
our Finance and Accounting team and is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate
across multiple organizational business units.

The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced culture that values strategic
communication, teamwork and results. They will be a self-motivated,
detail-oriented individual with an eye for automation and process improvement.
This position requires strong accounting, analytical, organizational and
problem-solving skills as well as the ability to communicate and work with other
operational departments.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel)
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments
• High degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functions

Responsibilities

• Contact customers with past due accounts with the goal of collecting the full amount due.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and process any necessary adjustments in the accounting system.
• Generating and sending customer invoices and account statements as needed.
• Performing account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner
• Investigating and resolving any invoicing irregularities or customer inquiries
• Meet or exceed daily customer contact goals.
• Collaborate across multiple operational departments, including Sales, Customer Service and Retail locations, as needed, to ensure all billing issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage— Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees