Accounts Receivable

Rifenburg • City of Troy, NY

7d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Accounts Receivable is responsible for billing all customers, preparing monthly statements, calling to collect past due invoices, and depositing incoming payments.

Requirements

• Good understanding of collection laws and sales & use tax laws
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Computer skills MS Excel and Word software programs; Familiarity with Vista Viewpoint preferred.
• Efficient verbal and written communication
• Good mathematical background with the ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers and perform accurate data entry
• Moderate analysis and interpretation required for problem solving
• Ability to work with teams and other divisions as well as establishing and maintaining good relationships with clients and customers.
• Independent judgment required using existing guidelines to determine work methods

Nice To Haves

• College level classes or Associate degree preferred
• one year or more related experience and/or training
• equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare bills and invoices for construction contracts and outside services performed, as well as goods sold.
• Resolve collection issues by telephone, email or court filings.
• Record and post customer payments daily by cash, checks and credit cards and make the appropriate deposits.
• Reconcile and update receivables and provide updates and weekly reports to the Controller as requested.
• Verify, reconcile and re-bill trucking services for outside vendors.
• Follow guidelines for sales tax, including project exempt status.
• Maintain Credit applications and perform background checks for credit approval.
• File all Accounts Receivable billings and payments.
• Assist project managers with receivable research and questions.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health & Dental with generous employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA, Dependent Care, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED