What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections / Receivables Specialist - Continental Fire Sprinkler position at kiewit.valhalla.stage?
Requisition ID: 174548
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District
Department: Accounting
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Continental is looking for an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to process incoming invoice payments, research and respond to payment discrepancies, follow up on past due balances (via phone calls, emails, or letters), generate past due notices, communicate to sales & management staff significant balance due accounts, and manage portfolio risk.
District Overview
A Subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is one of the Midwest’s largest and most-respected fire protection contractors. With its headquarters in Omaha, NE, Continental also operates through branch offices throughout the region. Continental offers complete construction services for all markets and project sizes as well as testing and maintenance services.
Location
This position is based out of Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
• Regular, reliable attendance in the office Monday – Friday
• Process inbound invoice payments, reconcile lockbox and bank activity
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records
• Contact customers by phone, email or mail to obtain or relay account information
• Review documents such as work orders, construction liens, or contracts to evaluate risk
• Research and respond to customer questions as required to facilitate payment
• Perform bookkeeping work (accounts receivable), including posting data, filing construction liens
• Making collection calls and communicate with customers regarding pending invoices
• Communicate to sales staff of significant balance due accounts
• Maintain records of payments, collection efforts and supporting documents
Qualifications
• Degree, certification or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting
• Excellent communication skills; superior phone skills and etiquette a must
• Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
• Persistence and determination, with the ability to maintain a courteous and professional manner
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Collections A/R, preferably in the construction industry
• Ability to perform duties in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience in Spectrum and SAP software is desirable
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
