*Position:* Commercial Collection Clerk (Construction)
*Reports To*: Collections Manager
*FLSA Status*: Exempt
Established in 1985, Hobbs & Associates, LLC, is seeking an experienced, driven *Commercial Collection Clerk* to grow our Accounts Receivable team in our corporate office.
As a *Commercial Collection Clerk*, you will represent Hobbs with professionalism, steadiness, and confidence as you ensure that our customers pay their accounts timely.
You will partner with individuals in our various sales teams to address issues related to delays in payment to work toward an amicable resolution.
Finally, in your role, you will complete weekly reporting in an effort to ensure continuous communication with the sales team and with you leadership team.
Responsibilities for Accounts Receivable Specialist
* Process Accounts Receivable transactions
* Regularly make collection calls, following up with emails, and augment notes on customers.
* Review new credit applications and set up new customer accounts as needed.
* Provide administrative and accounting support for month-end processes.
* Prepare cash receipts for processing.
* Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
* Manage collection efforts and associated functions.
* Communicate with sales team to discuss and resolve any issues delaying payment.
* Process lien waivers.
Minimum qualifications of the Accounts Receivable Specialist
* At minimum, an Associate's Degree in Accounting or an Accounting related degree or an equivalent of 3 years’ experience in commercial construction collections.
* A minimum of 3 years of experience of high-volume collections.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Knowledge of FACTS accounting software a plus.
* Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to analyze large sets of data.
* High degree of familiarity with Accounts Receivable functions.
*The Best Candidate*
Personality Skills:
* Demonstrate a positive, teachable attitude.
* Have the ability to adapt to foreign concepts and complexities comfortably.
* Be open to change and will try anything to find solutions.
* Handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story.
* Be highly organized and meticulous in note-taking.
Operating Skills
* Be able to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way.
* Be able to figure out processes and simplify them to maximize workflow.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
* Will have the ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication.
* Will be dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners.
* Will be able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress.
* Will demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness.
* Will be able to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,874.
70 - $40,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* On-the-job training
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work setting:
* Office
Work Location: In person
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