What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR and Credit Specialist position at Building Products Inc.?
Accounts Receivable and Credit SpecialistWho We AreAt Building Products Inc. (BPI), we’re more than just a supplier of building materials and millwork—we’re industry leaders in customer service, innovation, and operational efficiency. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.Position OverviewBPI is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Receivable and Credit Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing daily financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and providing essential support to the accounting department. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer payment processing, credit management, and corporate financial operations.Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile daily bank deposits, including cash, ACH, and EDI customer payments.
- Post customer payments to accounts and apply them to invoices.
- Follow up with customers regarding past-due accounts and account-related inquiries.
- Review and release credit holds on customer accounts.
- Set up new customer accounts and verify references.
- Complete customer reference requests.
- Manage corporate credit card accounts, including onboarding new employees, ensuring proper coding of charges, and closing cards for terminated employees.
- Calculate and accrue customer monthly rebate payments.
- Process customer rebate payments.
- Assist in processing RMA tickets, refunds, and replacements:
- Coordinate with internal departments (warehouse, sales, and supply chain analyst) for returns or product disposition.
- Investigate claims by gathering necessary information and documentation; report special cases for group evaluation of liability risk.
- Handle requests in a timely and accurate manner with professionalism and expertise.
- Serve as a backup for other accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and remote deposits.
- 4 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Associate Degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
