What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST position at Delta Industries, Inc.?
Delta Industries, Inc. is a trusted regional construction materials supplier. Established in 1945, Delta Industries aims to provide a solid foundation for economic prosperity and quality of life through construction materials solutions. We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for invoicing, payment processing, and collections for customer accounts. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate billing, maintaining effective communication with customers regarding overdue accounts, and reconciling accounts receivable records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and handling collection issues to resolution.
- Coordinating the credit application process for new customer accounts.
- Accepting and posting customer payments accurately, maintaining accurate credit account balances, and communicating with customers as necessary to answer questions and resolve billing issues.
- Reconciling invoices and payments on customer credit accounts to identify and address billing issues.
- Communicating professionally and proactively with customers and internal teammates to resolve billing questions timely.
- Monitoring past-due credit balances and proactively coordinate with internal teammates and/or customers to collect payments.
- Tracking deadlines to file material liens on past-due invoices and researching property ownership, completing lien documentation and coordinating filing of liens.
- Compiling and issuing demand letters for payment. When needed and approved, forward collection matters and relevant documentation to legal counsel.
- Prior experience working with customers, invoicing, and resolving accounts receivable balances and related issues
- Ability to navigate change and offer solutions
- Basic knowledge of general accounting and business principles
- Proficiency in standard office software including MS Excel and Word with the ability to adapt to learn and adapt to various system platforms
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field
- 3-5 years of accounts receivable experience in a construction or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience processing liens and/or additional accounting experience
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to the role. The company reserves the right to modify or expand the responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
Other:
Delta Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment with Delta Industries is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the employment screening process. Depending on the requirements of the position, this may include a public source background inquiry, employment history, criminal history, credit check, medical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, or other pertinent reports.
NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Delta Industries, Inc. does NOT accept unsolicited agency resumes. We ask that such resumes NOT be forwarded to our website, email, employees or Human Resources. Delta Industries will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Any such resumes received under these circumstances will be considered the property of Delta Industries and will be processed accordingly without fee.