What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Representative position at Mid-States Bolt & Screw?
Mid-States Bolt & Screw is a fastener distribution company with several branches and cribs across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Our headquarters is located in Burton, MI. At our headquarters is our centralized Accounting Department. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Representative to become part of our team!
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurances. 401(k) and/or Roth. Paid Holidays and PTO.
Notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, fax or email. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to Financial Director; initiating credit holds or small claims proceedings. Keeping records of collection and status of accounts. Investigate credit history of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone, write or fax to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.
Tasks
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurances. 401(k) and/or Roth. Paid Holidays and PTO.
- Must have intermediate proficiency in Excel *Strong organization skills *Customer service skills *Basic bookkeeping, credit and accounting principals ***Experience in Prophet 21 a plus***
Notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, fax or email. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to Financial Director; initiating credit holds or small claims proceedings. Keeping records of collection and status of accounts. Investigate credit history of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone, write or fax to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.
Tasks
- Monitor overdue accounts
- Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone or fax
- Arrange for debt repayment
- Confer with customers by telephone, mail, or email to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts
- Perform various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes
- Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous clerical duties
- Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation
- Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested
- Prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
- Relay credit information to subscribers by mail, telephone, fax or email.
- Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts.
- Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
- Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
- Initiate daily invoicing procedures via appropriate media, print, fax or email.
- Set up, correct or modify customer account preferences, such as addresses, billing method, credit terms etc.
- Prepare month end statements, consolidated and special invoicing.
- Research and enter credits for freight, pricing and adjustment discrepancies.
- Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
