Accounts Receivable Associate II - Central Valley : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. Central Valley has been voted among the Best Places to work in the North Bay by the North Bay Business Journal. We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable II for our Napa Administrative Office. The Accounts Receivable Associate II performs a variety of duties to ensure the company is extending credit to new applicants and existing customers in accordance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act guidelines and Central Valley credit policy. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A.A. degree in business-related major and 2-5 years job-related experience required.
• 2-3 years' experience in accounting or account receivable function required.
• Familiarity with accounting software programs required.
• Experience with construction receivables preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers incoming calls and emails from customers, stores and other company departments.
• Processes new credit and cash applications, completes credits references and updates customer accounts.
• Prepares, mails and tracks preliminary notices to Project Parties.
• Contacts customers with overdue accounts and maintains collection activity in company software program.
• Assists Payment Specialist during peak payment period.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Comfortable with learning various software programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, outside contacts, and all levels of employees in person on the telephone
• Ability to review written credit information, credit information generated on computer
• Excellent communication, written and inter-personal skills
• Experience with customer service and client communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical??? condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ?expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. IND1 Salary Description $22.50-$27.50