Accounts Receivable and Collection Specialist
Accounts Receivable and Collection Specialist
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Our growing, privately held construction company seeks an experienced
Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist to support the Controller and
General Manager. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with
a highly functional team. This person will work directly with the customer to
resolve issues, errors, and concerns that may arise. They will be responsible for
cash application and processing customer credits. Strong communication skills
are necessary as the position requires interaction between customers and
Position: Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist
Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000
Position Type: Full-time (on-site)
Location: Lemont, IL
Key Responsibilities include but are limited to:
Payment processing: Recording and reconciling customer payments received
through various methods, such as checks, electronic transfers, or credit card
transactions, and ensuring they are applied to the correct customer accounts
and invoices.
Collections management: Monitoring overdue accounts, following up with
customers to request payments, and researching payment discrepancies and
Customer communication: Responding to customer inquiries regarding
invoices, payment schedules, and account details in a professional and
helpful manner.
Lien waiver management: Preparing partial and final lien waivers and other
construction-related documentation to ensure customer payments in a timely
fashion.
Reporting: Reporting on the status of past due customer accounts to
management.
Collaboration: Working closely with project managers and other internal
personnel to address billing issues to provide high quality customer
satisfaction, as well ensure timely collections.
Credit Underwriting: Determine recommended customer credit limits based
upon analysis of internal and external data and processing sales orders.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts
Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 4-5 years of accounts receivable experience with a
strong preference for candidates with experience in the Construction industry or
related fields.
Industry knowledge: Familiarity with construction billing processes including
progress billing, lien waivers, change orders and retention is highly desired.
Soft skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent communication (both verbal and
written), strong organizational and time management skills, problem-solving
abilities, self-starter, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a
team are highly valued.
Technical skills: Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of
Excel. QuickBooks knowledge, desire but not required.
What sets us apart:
Competitive pay and benefit package
401K
Work-life balance
Paid Time Off
Brand new & modern office
Casual dress code
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Cutting-edge projects and innovative solutions
Collaborative and inclusive company culture
If youre ready to embark on this exciting journey with us, we want to hear from you! Join us in
creating a dynamic, positive and exciting work environment.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance-
Industries
Construction
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