Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Us....

Arizona Tile is a leading, nationally recognized tile and slab distributor. We offer high-quality products and unparalleled service to our customers across the West Coast. With 800+ employees in over 10 states, our success comes from the founding concept that goodwill toward others, including our fellow employees, is good business. Working at Arizona Tile isn't just another job, it's a family!!

Our Commitment....

At our Company we are Committed to Supporting our Employees in providing an outstanding experience for our customers and by providing an environment that values hard work and dedication.

What We Offer.....

• Safety 1st Organization
• Competitive pay
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & More!
• H.S.A or H.R.A with Company Contributions
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with discretionary employer match
• Progressive career development and training
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Service recognition and awards
• Family oriented environment with open communication, collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events

What You Will Do:

As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will process account receivables information daily, handle new cash/credit applications, balance daily cash drawers, and reconcile data to ensure accuracy of all payments.

Your Top Accountabilities in the Role:

• Solicit timely payments on customer accounts by making collection calls, emails and/or facsimile and work with collections agencies and/or attorneys, as needed.
• In-put Accounts Receivable daily, including data entry and reconciliation of data to ensure the accuracy of all payments. Balance daily cash drawer closings.
• Process new Cash and Credit Applications maintain Job Accounts.
• Maintain pre-liens filings, waivers/releases, and communicate with Sales Department.
• Produce timely and accurate "end of month" reports. Support the department with management of Accounts Receivable excel databases.
• Maintaining documentation of all correspondence.
• Provide a high level of customer service, in a positive manner, when responding to questions and requests.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years of prior credit and accounts receivable experience in a multi-state environment, prior understanding of construction credit and working with large accounts preferred.
• Functional Skills:
  • Solid understanding of credit accounting principles.
  • High-level of accuracy with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
  • High degree of dependability. Able to work without close supervision, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments.
  • Exhibits professionalism. Willingness to collaborate with team members and support them by successfully executing their job responsibilities with the goal of advancing the team's effectiveness.
  • Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration. Steady personality.
  • Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide individualized service.
• Technology Aptitude/Other: Proficient to advanced computer skills working within Windows environment, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with accounting software system
• Language Skills: Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills to work with our customers (in person or by telephone) and to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Core Values & Behaviors: Safety Focused, Customer Driven, Conscientious, Strong Communication Skills, Hard Work Ethic, Ethical Integrity, Teamwork, and Tenacity. Friendly and warm demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.

Other Important Information:

• Reports To: Accounts Receivable Lead
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 pm, some overtime may be needed.
• Direct Reports: None; works with other departments as needed.
• Travel: None
• Work Environment: The employee is mostly exposed to a climate-controlled office environment, but may occasionally be exposed to an environment with moderate noise level. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and may work with and in the proximity to material handling equipment, including forklift, as well as packaged, cement-based products such as grouts, cleaning, and sealing chemicals for tile and stone.
• Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands / arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, or balance and could frequently lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities are required which include color vision, close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and a participant of the E-Verify Program where required by state law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Arizona Tile's Human Resource Department.