Accounts Receivable Specialist (On site position)

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Position Description

Position Summary

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist) with experience and a desire to work in the construction industry. In this role you will get the chance to join a growing finance team and establish a lasting career in a dynamic and innovative work environment. New River Electrical has established itself as the trusted electrical contractor for coast-to-coast electrical construction. If you are looking for a best-in-class company offering long term and meaningful careers look no further.

As the AR Specialist, you will support the administration of the accounts receivable (AR) function and their projects. The AR Specialist will accurately maintain accounting records, billing statements, invoices, and similar documents while ensuring on time delivery as well as accuracy. They will ensure the Accounts Receivable team is aging for review and comments, compiling information as needed. The AR Specialist reports to the AR/Billing Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have accounts receivable and general accounting experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• • Ensure the administration and accuracy in managing accounting records, aging Accounts Receivables, compiling information and providing insight
  • Review and resolve issue involving invoices of varying complexity up to and including advanced, to customers through client portals making recommendations and decisions as needed.
  • Raise questions and recommendations on process and procedure to the AR Supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance with client guidelines and agreements is occurring providing analysis and risk mitigation as needed.
  • Administer and own the results of data entry of invoices and credit memos into accounting platform providing tips and recommendations and process improvements on how to use tool more effectively to Billing Administrators.
  • Ensure data in support of AR reporting is accurate.
  • Manage overdue AR invoices and help resolve any problems or outstanding issues diving into root cause.
  • Partner with AR Supervisor, Billing Administrator I, Billing Administrator II and Billing Administrator Lead roles in a collaborative work environment.
  • Ensuring accurate filing and maintenance of documents for record keeping purposes as well as perform other administrative duties.
  • Take on special projects as assigned by AR Supervisor.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in Accounts Receivable or A.S. degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant certification.
  • Must have demonstrated competency in data analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, provide insight and report on accounting records, aging Accounts Receivables.
  • Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Smartsheet and MS Office (including Word and Excel).
  • Demonstrated advanced competency level to uncover the root cause of problems and solve.
  • Demonstrated ability to form partnership with external clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of auditing and invoicing processes and how to create improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide recommendation on financial data and know how to use financial platforms.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to provide high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize day to day with financial and administrative functions.

Travel

Travel is not anticipated with this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.