Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

DARRAN is looking for an energetic team player to fulfill the role of Accounts Receivable Specialist at our High Point headquarters. This position reports directly to the DARRAN controller and is responsible for all accounts receivable duties as directed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, techniques and practices.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Contact customers to secure credit applications for all new customers and accounts that have had substantial periods of inactivity. Contact credit insurance service for credit line approval.
• Review order log daily and check all incoming orders placed against customers existing credit line. Request updated credit information where appropriate. Secure deposits where appropriate.
• Setup accounts for approved dealers.
• Contact all customers with balances over 40 days to secure payment or ascertain reason for non-payment. Document status of payment on all delinquent balances on AR Aging Notes.
• Apply payments to customer accounts daily.
• Generate invoices daily.
• Release orders from Credit Hold Report daily.
• Monitor Cash In Advance Report and request payments when necessary to release orders.
• Insure all credit limits approved and granted are covered under existing Credit Insurance Policy under requirements for Discretionary Credit Limits and/or coverage as Additional Insureds.
• Report past due amounts in excess of $10,000 and over 90 days to credit insurance monthly.
• Initiate collection activity for customers over 91 days where appropriate.
• Complete month end Credit Management Reports and analysis.
• Process and send statements on third business day of every month. Respond to customer inquiries, e-mail invoice copies and complete credit reference requests.
• Periodic review of customer credit limits to make sure they are in line and covered by our credit insurance.
• Work closely with Controller, order department and customer service department to resolve warranty issues, order issues, billing issues and any other issue that may be delaying payment.
• Work closely with Controller on Cash Before Delivery orders.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree or substantial related work experience
• Minimum of 5 plus years of accounting experience specifically in Accounts Receivable
• Minimum of 5 years collections experience is required
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, basic accounting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K retirement plan
• End of year profit sharing
• Paid vacation / holidays
• Friday afternoons off (except when OT is required)

CORE INSURANCE BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS:

• Short and Long Term Disability
• Group accident, critical illness and cancer

GET TO KNOW US:

The name goes back to our roots. In 1977, DARRAN was founded as an American manufacturer of wood office furniture by two friends. Since then, we have refined and cultivated our craft into who we are today. We take extra care of our customer our identity as a family-owned business gives authenticity to that tradition. We use quality materials to build industry-leading furniture. American and family owned and operated, we know that our most valuable assets are our employees and the materials we source from our neighboring businesses right in our backyard in High Point, NC.

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to provide true to craft products to commercial interiors with all employee contributing by being artisans at their craft. We take pride in our work and products. We are, first and foremost craftsmen We know it takes the experienced hand of an artisan to give attention to detail. DARRAN is American, custom and true to craft.