Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst (Store Support Center, Lenexa, KS)

Ace Hardware • Lenexa, KS

98d • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Analyst will prepare/apply customer payments, review accounts receivable aging reports and communicate with customers about past due amounts in order to collect delinquent balances.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required; some college-level Accounting courses desired.
• Minimum two years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections or Customer Service.
• Experience with JD Edwards financial software on an AS400 platform desired.
• Proficiency with MS Excel including the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data using filters, vlookups and other Excel tools.
• Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize a high-volume workload efficiently, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs.) and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Apply payments to customer accounts, review and analyze A/R aging reports, and contact customers about past due balances.
• Make credit decisions regarding delinquent customer accounts and offer solutions for collection in order to protect the company from potential bad debts.
• Be prepared to follow up with phone calls/emails to customers if payment is not received as promised.
• Make positive contributions to customer satisfaction and provide outstanding customer service for incoming phone calls/emails from charge customers, store associates and business-to-business field personnel.
• Have a good understanding of sales tax exemption documents that are needed from customers for those states in which Westlake operates.
• Other accounting duties as needed.

Benefits

• $20 - $22 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees