Accounts Receivable Specialist - New Orleans, LA - Hoist & Crane Service Group : Job Details

Hoist & Crane Service Group is seeking an Account Receivable Specialist to join our growing team!

Description:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Corporate Controller. The primary duties include monitoring and managing accounts and billing, and following up with any customer or supplier with outstanding payments. The Account Receivable Specialist will also provide administrative and clerical support to ensure that books are always current and accurate so that management can make effective business decisions.

Company Overview:

For over 40 years, Hoist & Crane Service Group has been a leader in the industrial service industry. Driven by our total commitment to safety HCSG is dedicated to providing world-class service solutions across a broad spectrum of industrial lifting applications. Our motto is raising customer expectations by elevating people because we believe in investing in the betterment of our employees. We are dedicated to continuous training and development for each position within the company to foster an environment of success and excellence. Through our 5 Marks Culture Program of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Effectiveness, and Legacy we not only strive to be the best but also bring out the best in each other. Hoist & Crane Service Group offers competitive wages and benefit packages including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long and Short-term disability
• 401K
• Relocation
• Profit Sharing Bonus

Join our exciting Hoist & Crane Service Group team!

Responsibilities:

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Maintain records by scanning deposit checks and ACH reports.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from customers as needed.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Summarize daily, weekly, and monthly collections and A/R reports.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
• Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
• Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will be able to pass drug, alcohol, background, and motor vehicle checks and will meet the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or higher
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Ability to communicate efficiently and professionally
• Experience using accounting software to generate and analyze reports
• Experience with Cloud-based data management programs
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
• Strong and professional customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with the NetSuite system

The qualified candidate will be able to pass drug, alcohol, background, and motor vehicle check.