COMPANY OVERVIEW: A service-oriented distributor of surface preparation, safety and environmental management products to industrial contractors.

POSITION TITLE: Accounts Receivable and Collections Manager

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package - Medical Insurance, Dental Options, 401(k) Plan

Life Insurance, Vacation and Paid Holidays, and Disability Coverage

LOCATION: Pasadena, TX

SUMMARY: Primarily responsible for Accounts Receivable personnel as well as all Accounts Receivable functions. This position reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Accounts Receivable Personnel.
• Review and make decisions on customer credit applications including credit limits and terms.
• Assist with customer inquiries.
• Routinely make collections calls and form relationships with large customers.
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history and credit line.
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by investigating information from sales, customer service departments and customers.
• Monitor all accounts on credit hold and recommend customer accounts for collections.
• Maintain bankruptcy and legal notifications on all customer accounts.
• Ensure proper approval is achieved for the credit and rebill of all customer invoices and process accordingly.
• Oversee all cash applications.
• Verify completeness of Accounts Receivable transactions for month-end close process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the Accounts Receivable Specialist positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Accounts Receivable experience required
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong database management experience
• Sage X3 experience is a plus
• Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Very energetic, team player
• Must be able to work well in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Distribution industry experience a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma or GED required (2yr or 4yr degree preferred)
• Five to Seven years of Accounts Receivable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Proficient in data entry

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate professionally with internal and outside contacts.  Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic mathematical comprehension is required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individuals will sit and stand as needed.  Position may require walking, primarily on a level surface, for periods throughout the day.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.  Proper lifting technique is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and foot protection such as steel toe boots/shoes.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment will be present as is found in a typical office environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

***PLEASE NOTE: We try to respond to everyone who applies for our jobs, but in periods of high activity it may not be possible. We hope we can personally help you find your new job and wish you success in your job search. For more information please email Samuel Puente @ spuente@bicalliance.com