Credit/Collections AR Assistant
About The Position
The primary function of an accounts receivable clerk is to ensure that customer’s payments are correctly applied, invoices are correct, and past due accounts are paid. Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance. SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in credit or accounts receivable.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; demonstrate knowledge of general accounting procedures.
- Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
- Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
- Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
- Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
- Must be able to frequently communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
- Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must be able to receive and process financial information.
- Must be able to process customer payments, financial documents, etc.
- Must feel comfortable discussing past due accounts with customers.
- Must be motivated to learn new processes and aspects of the business.
Responsibilities
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily.
- Assure invoices are correct and check for any errors.
- Resolve discrepancies among management and sales team.
- Work closely with the credit manager to collect on past due accounts.
- Maintain relationships with customers while collecting payments and make customers aware of any past due accounts.
- File intents, liens, and waivers.
- Create new accounts and verify credit.
- Assist with projects and tasks required by the Credit Director and meet month-end deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
- discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
- medical/dental/vision
- flexible spending accounts
- company-paid life and short-term disability
- plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
