Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Summary
This position is responsible for Credit Specialist Clerk and is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work in our finance department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales
Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal oriented accounting department
Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests, resolve discrepancies and short pays. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts
Insure company adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection matters to maintain good customer relations
Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquires in a prompt manner
Works with dispatchers and sales representatives to handle customer requests
Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts
Preparation of monthly reports on condition of A/R
Improves receivable turnover through efficient collection follow-up, while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations. Analyzes paying practices of customers and recommends action on delinquent accounts
Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to Controller
Assists in developing and updating procedures as needed
Run sales reports from database and uploads to spreadsheet for analysis and support
Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account
Monitors credit hold and customers line of credit
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
Requirements / Education / Experience
Associate's Degree from a two year college and/or a minimum of 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and proficient with MS office.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of basic accounting math and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization
Physical Environment
Lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2022
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
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