Accounts Receivable Analyst

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, Employee Stock Option Plan.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools have helped build America, for more than two hundred years. AMES products have built Revolutionary War ramparts, connected the nation via the Transcontinental Railroad, dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And just like America, we are still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®

We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This is a hybrid position, daily schedule is 8AM to 5Pm.  Working from home Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday through Thursday. 

Office is located at our headquarters in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL. 

WHO YOU ARE  

You will be an important resource to our Finance department, providing solid financial information and data analysis that helps maintain the organization in a healthy financial path.  You will do full account management by providing pre- and post-sales support, ensuring customers have the correct information in terms of where they are with their account’s financial position. You will work closely with different departments to assist customers with account status in relationship to any credit position within the organization, including estimated date of collections for accounts, and statistical data to support AR related activities. Will manage assigned accounts receivable portfolio including deduction resolution, and collection reminders through multiple channels including e-mails, letters, and phone calls. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

AR, Credit and Collection Management of account

• Maintain accurate and updated customer information in the system.
• Timely follow up on collection calls, customer communication, payment and credit memo resolution.
• Ability to manage day to day task by prioritizing accounts based on deadline requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with various departments on matters related to credits due to the organization or accounts in need of escalation.
• Process Credit Memos according to company policy based on information gathered from Customers.
• Prepare all pertinent documentation needed to satisfy customer requirements.
• Monitoring of account activity to ensure customer is aware of their financial position with our company.
• Assist in customer inquiries through different channels.

• Works hand in hand with the Team in ensuring operational metrics are achieved.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three years of relevant accounts receivable experience
• Minimum one year of accounts receivable analytics experience
• Computer skills to include basic MS Office with intermediate skills on Excel (lookups, pivot tables, forecasting functions, macros, etc.)
• Computer proficiency with Get Paid, Oracle, AS400 a big plus
• ERP system experience, Infor ERP preferred.
• Solid work ethic in terms of having a sense of urgency, ownership of projects, and multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, problem solving, and generate summary reports
• Strong English communication skills (oral & written)
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, margins, variances, break-even, etc.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Can effectively follow written procedures and perform critical reasoning.

ENVIROMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• This position is located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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