Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sahr has an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Specialist. Sahr, with locations in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing, is a leading supplier of windows, doors, and hardware for both commercial and residential construction projects in Michigan and surrounding states in the Midwest. This position will require occasional travel to all the Sahr locations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all daily, weekly, and monthly customer invoicing, including project contract billing in AIA format

• Post customer payment by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions; resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjustment entries

• Prepare monthly Sales Tax reconciliation reports

• Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements; perform required collections follow -up on an as-needed basis but at a minimum of monthly; resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit line

• Receive customer credit applications; prepare and distribute reference requests; enter new customer information based on credit terms agreed upon with controller.

• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees, clients, and vendors in a timely manner

• Have a complete knowledge of the Accounts Receivable process specific to the company

• Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by controller

• Help oversee and manage individual accounts

• Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets

• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

• Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities

• Adhere to the company's financial policies and procedures

• Attend finance department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives

• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 2 or 4 year college degree and 2 to 3 years in a construction related position; prior experience specifically with AIA billing a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Extreme attention to detail; the ability to multi-task; and maintain focus with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

• High level of interpersonal skills and customer relations skills to handle a variety of situations.

• Position continually requires demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, flexibility, and dependability; ability to work well under pressure; and, meet hard deadlines.

• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

This position reports to the firms’ controller.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Sahr offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49548: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person