Accounts Receivable Representative

Parr Lumber • Hillsboro, OR

326d • $22 - $28

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 2 years of previous experience in Credit and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable principles, practices, and protocols.
• Knowledge of lien laws and bond rights in the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho preferred.
• Understanding of the building industry preferred.
• 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.
• Understanding of the building industry.

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

• 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, gaining 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 a 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.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year.
• 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.
• 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year).
• Annual profit sharing (minimum of $800 for the 2023 year).
• $1,000 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees