Accounts Receivable Representative

Leslie's Pool Supplies•North Versailles, PA

6d•$17

About The Position

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's Job Overview: The Accounts Receivable Representative supports stores and commercial customers by managing credit accounts, monitoring payment activity, and resolving account discrepancies. This role is responsible for posting payments, authorizing purchases, managing delinquent accounts, and ensuring accurate account reconciliation through effective communication and problem-solving.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
2–3 years of Accounts Receivable experience, including customer service, collections, credit approval, or account setup
Experience working in a team-based corporate environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
Proficient computer skills, including intermediate Excel and Word; 10-key by touch preferred
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDA/AS400 or large ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Support stores by providing override authorizations and analyzing customer credit accounts
Troubleshoot and resolve customer account and invoice issues in partnership with store teams
Respond to inbound customer calls and assist with payment posting errors, sales tax questions, invoice requests, and delinquent accounts
Clearly communicate and explain credit policies to customers
Monitor delinquent accounts and conduct outbound collection calls and follow-up correspondence
Post customer payments accurately and research account discrepancies
Reconcile customer accounts, including payment issues, sales tax adjustments, and invoicing errors
Track and return assigned calls promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
Utilize collections systems to monitor past-due invoices and maintain accurate collection status