What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at All States Materials Group?
About
We are one of the leading providers of highway construction materials in the northeast, as well as a leading heavy highway contractor. With more than 700 employees, and more than 65 years of experience, ASMG has developed a reputation as a great place to work, and a reliable contractor. We have grown dramatically since the beginning of the millennium through acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and building plants from the ground up.
We take great pride in being a strong and reliable family-owned company, and we want everyone who works with us to feel like a member of the family. Since our founding, our hard-working and innovative professionals have built our company into what it is today, and together we will continue the hard work and innovation to continue building the future. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take great care to listen before we speak, to respect individuality, and to live with integrity.
Job Summary
All States Materials Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to expand our team. The candidate must be self-motived, possess excellent data entry skills, strong attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and a passion for customer service. This is a non-exempt position and reports to the Controller. An initial training period will take place in the office, with the potential ability to transition to hybrid work from home status following completion of training.
Essential Functions:
- Daily recording and posting of customer payments through various receipt methods in keeping with standard procedures.
- Reconciling accounts by identifying and resolving discrepancies between customer payments and invoices.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions.
- Organizing payment records and other relevant documents.
- Generating and reviewing reports on accounts receivable status such as customer aging to proactively monitor customer accounts, including but not limited to credit limits and past due balances.
- Providing excellent customer service to build positive relationships with our internal and external customers.
- Completing new customer and vendor account set ups, evaluating credit applications, communicating with internal managers for appropriate approvals, and providing necessary documentation at various points in the processes.
- Maintaining customer and vendor accounts, such as payment information, certificates of insurance, and EIN information for 1099 purposes.
- Reviewing, generating and applying customer credit memos as needed.
- Other duties related to the department as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s degree in accounting or higher is preferred. Alternatively, at least one year of experience in an accounting office is acceptable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and a fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently handle high-volume data entry while maintaining accuracy.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
- An analytical approach to identifying trends, investigating variances, and recognizing opportunities for improvement.
What we offer
- Work life balance, flexibility, generosity, and compassion.
- Mature, stable and reliable industry, yet exciting and interesting work.
- One of the most dynamic companies in the Pioneer Valley area.
- Competitive PTO and holiday structure.
- 401(k) with guaranteed and discretionary company contributions.
- Professional development opportunities, support for maintenance of certifications.