Accounts Receivable Representative

Company: Ram Tool Construction Supply Co.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Dynamic company seeks an AR/Collections Representative to embark on a successful career in our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL.--Motivated and energetic people with a sense of urgency will have the chance to join Ram Tool Construction Supply Co., the largest family-owned distributor of specialty commercial construction supplies in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas. Ram Tool has a vast product line with 90,000+ unique items to sell and over 90% of deliveries made within 24 hours.The--AR Representative--will communicate with customers concerning account issues and past due balances; will ensure lien rights are protected for applicable customers; will apply certain payment transactions; will handle short/over pay situations such as sales tax, duplicate payments, pricing issues and product returns. The--AR Representative--will be responsible for account resolution and other AR functions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Initiate collection activities for aged balances on customer accounts to ensure that payment expectations are metPerform processing activities for assigned accounts (posting payments to clear open items, resolve short payments, credits, etc.)Monitor credit limits on assigned customers and review/approve credit holds as neededMaintain customer files that may include address changes, contact information, credit applications, Dun & Bradstreet report, tax certificatesEnsure customer service matters are addressed promptly, such as, account inquiries, resolve disputes or discrepancies, and provide adequate follow-upFamiliarity with state lien laws; gathering of data for lien notices; and providing lien waiversTimely escalation of problematic customer accounts to appropriate managementREQUIREMENTS:Experience with Business-to-Business (B2B) collections is preferred; experience with Business-to-Consumer (B2C) will be consideredAbility to perform work with attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, and sense of urgencyExceptional communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionAbility to handle confidential information in discreet and professional mannerProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially ExcelSelf-starter who takes initiative and ownership of the processExperience with Lien Waivers and Lien/Bond Rights is preferredAbility to perform work with attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and send of urgencyWilling to adjust in departmental work load changesExperience with SAP is preferred* Standard Drug screen and Background Checks will be performed.RAM TOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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