Accounts Receivable Specialist I

Lochmueller Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist I to join our team and play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate financial records. In the role you will be responsible for preparing and sending invoices, following up on payments, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

In this position, the candidate will:

• Prepare and send invoices to clients, ensuring all billable work is documented accurately and submitted in a timely manner
• Follow up with clients to confirm receipt of invoices and remind them of upcoming or overdue payments
• Monitor and record payments, ensuring correct application to invoices and accounts
• Assist with reconciling accounts receivable records against bank deposits and other financial records
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between payments and invoices
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances; escalate issues to senior staff as needed
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all transactions, including invoices, payments, and client correspondence
• Assist in preparing reports related to accounts receivable and overdue accounts
• Support senior staff with complex issues such as dispute resolution, client negotiations, and detailed account analysis
• Follow established policies and procedures for accounts receivable processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
• Perform other duties as required
  
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 0-5 years of accounts receivable experience with a working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting systems and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across various departments and levels within the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service capabilities
• Valid driver's license
  
  
  
  
  

What we offer:

• Excellent workplace culture (2024 Indiana Best Places to Work)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit
  
  
  
  
  

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.