Accounts Receivable Specialist

Owen Companies•Vancouver, WA

17d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Owen Equipment Company, an Owen Company, is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team in Vancouver, Washington. We are one of the largest Vactor and Elgin dealers in the United States and sell, service and rent sewer cleaners, vacuum excavators, street sweepers and related accessories. We are the largest supplier in the Western U.S. of replacement brushes and brooms for sweeping equipment. We maintain five full-service locations in Portland, Oregon; Kent, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Fairfield, California; and Salt Lake City, Utah and our customer base consists of the largest municipalities and contractors in the Western U.S. Our equipment is critical to keeping our streets and sewer systems clean, locating buried infrastructure during construction projects, and helping to build and maintain our electrical grid. The key to our success has been our people. And that’s still true today. Every team member is extremely knowledgeable about our products and the industries in which they serve. Whether it’s parts, service, or sales, we know what our customers need because we know what they do. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial company with many opportunities for advancement and professional development. We are looking for highly talented individuals with high ambition and a desire to advance their career and grow into more senior roles as their abilities allow. Salary: $23.00 - 25.00/hr. depending on experience. Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and 100% company paid Life and LTD. We have PTO that accrues weekly, seven paid holidays (eligible after 30 days from start), and 401(k) with a company match. Visit our website www.owenequipment.com for an overview of our company.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two years of related experience in accounts receivable required.
Criminal background, credit check, and pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Submits invoices to customers.
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
Identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
Maintains a log of payment promises and pertinent account details; schedules follow-up communication with the account holder.
Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Accounting Manager and other staff.
Processes credit applications, collecting further information as needed.
Reviews credit references by independently validating references provided by the applicant or by using a credit reporting service.
Generates monthly billing statements.
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.