Accounts Receivable Representative

PARR•Hillsboro, OR

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products. The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts, verifying and posting receipts, and resolving discrepancies while providing customer services regarding collection challenges in a fast-paced goal-oriented department. They will be working closely with team members to create ways to bring in revenue and find success as a group. This position will ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders. This role will involve a large amount of customer contact which will require a strong customer-focused approach and positive and professional attitude. We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading benefits: We have a transparent pay structure and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is a LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast! We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays. Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.

Requirements

2 years of previous experience in Credit and Accounts Receivable.
Knowledge of Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable principles, practices, and protocols
Ten key by touch
Must be able to operate a personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job.
Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
Must be able to type 40+ WPM
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lien laws and bond rights in the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho preferred.
Understanding of the building industry preferred

Responsibilities

Contact customers regarding payment of overdue invoices, obtain customer payment commitments, and forecast monthly collections.
Assist in conducting credit investigations using multiple tools, such as credit reports and financial statements.
Establish the necessary credit limits and blocks, review and release orders from such blocks
Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales and customers
Maintain account receivable customer files and records.
Abide by all legal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Solve problems quickly and create resolutions that bring in revenue on a regular basis
Perform other tasks and duties necessary to support the department.

Benefits

Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $800 for the 2023 year)
$1,000 referral bonus