What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Summit Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!
JOB SUMMARY :
The purpose of the Accounts Receivables Specialist position is to ensure customers’ payments are collected in a timely manner for contracts, inspections, and service work for branch locations, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
- Perform collection efforts on specific branch locations, as assigned.
- Document communication and efforts within the ERP / CRM and internal business systems.
- Achieve set benchmarks or productivity goals, as assigned, and communicated.
- Communicate with customer by phone and email about invoices and services provided.
- Collect necessary paperwork to resolve any remittance differences.
- Timely documentation of collection efforts.
- Prepare for and attend all scheduled collection meetings.
- Work with billing staff to resolve identified billing concerns.
- Cash application back up for multiple deposits received.
- As time permits, provide project support for departmental success.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.
Education, Training, Certifications :
Associate’s and / or bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or similar; preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements :
Communication Skills :
Systems and Software Skills :
Other Qualifications :
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift
Work Environment :
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot / cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee must occasionally wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.
Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.
Benefits
Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes :
Our Core Values
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Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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