Description

Outdoor Environments Group is the Midwest’s leader in innovative design, construction and maintenance of residential and commercial outdoor environments. Our passion is to create an outdoor environment that inspires, rejuvenates and elevates our client’s day. Our team is a family that supports each other, and we believe that we only succeed when every individual on our team succeeds. We promote from within and help our team members grow and nurture their careers.

OEG is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to be a member of our Finance team. The Account Receivable Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate processing of client invoices and payments, as well as resolving discrepancies, communicating with clients and developing client relationships.

The Account Receivables Specialist responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and become familiar with the client and contracts to ensure accurate billing information is received from the Project Managers
• Maintain timely, accurate and organized collection reports, as well as regular communication and follow up with clients, as needed, to ensure payments are received
• Key player in the interaction with the other departments to receive job costing details from project managers and crew leaders in a timely manner to create client invoices
• Review all communication materials to ensure accuracy before sending to a client. 
• Establish and maintain accounts receivable and billing guidelines and processes 
• Maintain strong working relationships with all department and clients
• Prepare and review timely/accurate invoices. 
• Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior billing information and customer service on a timely basis
• Support and lead special projects in support of the business priorities
• Promote and foster continuous improvement through an empowering, open minded and proactive approach and by acting as a catalyst for change management
• Support and lead office system process improvement efforts (Quickbooks, MS Office, ZenDesk, BOSS LM)
• Assist in month-end closing process
• Ensure all billing is completed in a timely manner and the books are closed monthly on time. 
• Cross train on all accounting duties.
• Collaborate and assist in meeting all finance goals and objectives. 

Requirements

Accounts Receivable Specialist should have:

• Previous experience in billing and accounting roles.
• Associates degree or higher in Communications, Business, Finance or related field desired 
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work self-directed with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with BOSS LM, ZenDesk and Google Suite.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills 
• Knowledge of Landscape, Construction, or Design industry process is helpful 
• Demonstrated self-motivation, resourcefulness, and strong initiative 
• Web and computer savvy; proficiency in MS Office and Quickbooks desired
• Strong work ethic, great attitude, proactive in nature and a problem-solver
• Demonstrated ability to gain trust and credibility with clients, team and leaders

We offer competitive pay, Company paid medical coverage, vision, dental, term life and disability coverage, 401k with a Company match, Paid Community Service time, Paid Time Off, Onsite fitness center and so much more!