Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Join us as an Accounts Receivable Specialist

Your main responsibilities

• Communicate with customers with a focus on reducing the overall accounts receivable for districts assigned through outbound calls or written communication.
• Document all customer communication and prepare any necessary documents needed.
• Participate and lead monthly conference calls with the local districts to review the top accounts impacting the financial performance of the district.
• Responsible for resolving customer disputes through contract review or negotiation and escalating if necessary.
• Maintain financial targets set by direct supervisors.
• Track and file liens on properties and set up legal/collection files.
• Review unapplied payments to help resolve all unclaimed property items for assigned districts.
• Interdepartmental communication is a must to achieve financial results.
• Willing to assist and train new members within the area of activity.
• Working a flexible time schedule and some travel may be required in accordance with assigned districts.

What you bring

• Your Experience
• Education
• Work Experience & Skills

Your Experience

• Bachelor degree is preferred
• 2 – 4 years of work experience in customer service, accounting, and/or credit and collections; or an Associate Degree with 1-2 years of previously noted experience

Work Experience & Skills

• Experience with customer service is required
• Collections / Accounting experience is required
• Account Management experience is preferred
• Experience using SAP is preferred
• Good analytical, time management, and organizational skills are necessary to efficiently perform daily functions
• Self-motivation, strong follow up, and closure skills are required to achieve the results in a timely and efficient manner
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.