Accounts Receivable Generalist

Crete United•Mineola, NY

10d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine accounting practices to process accounts receivable. This position will process and manage payments received and provide related accounting support. Correspond with customers/vendors via email and phone. Communicate and assist project managers and other key company employees to answer questions regarding client/vendor/subcontractor receivables PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control. Ability to positively impact company cash cycle, increase cash flow, reduce DSO, reduce bad debt and write offs.

Requirements

Must have strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and process efficiency.
3-5 years construction (preferably HVAC) with accounts receivable or related accounting experience.
Intermediate experience with Adobe and MS Office, especially Excel.
Excellent data entry skills.
A relationship builder who interacts with our internal clients to provide billing support.

Nice To Haves

ERP / CRM knowledge (Viewpoint Spectrum and Salesforce).

Responsibilities

Track and resolve outstanding payment issues
Generate weekly aging reports in a timely manner
Make daily collection calls
Conduct account research and analysis
Prepare and maintain various reports
Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments
Reconcile A/R to G/L
Research and resolve payment discrepancies
Lien Waivers and Joint Checks
Software experience
Ability to process and follow-up on rush items.
Maintain accounts receivable files.
Special projects as assigned.
Billing for various job types to include Time & Material, Man Hour, Unit and Lump Sum jobs.
Manage and process incoming payments, ensuring accurate application to customer accounts using Vista ERP software.
Set up jobs in ERP software.
Establish and maintain customer files within Vista.
Assist with audits and other projects as needed.
Help with monthly sales tax filings.