Accounts Receivable Specialist II
Baker Electric · Escondido, CA · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Absorbs the duties and responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Specialist II.
- Manages setting up new customers in Spectrum, runs credit checks, and communicates potential high-risk customers to management.
- Responsible for providing a bi-weekly Ranked Aging report to A/R, A/P, and Compliance to help achieve collections goals.
- Oversees the preparation of 10-day demand letters, mechanic liens, stop notices, and bond claims.
- Provides additional support for OCIP, PLP, and CCIP enrollments.
- Processes monthly contract billings, change orders, invoices, and releases.
- Enters schedule of values and accounting labor estimates from Project Managers.
- Communicates with customers regarding billings within expected timelines.
- Provides customers with lien releases and reconciles their accounts.
- Enters change order requests when received from Project Managers.
- Processes and reconciles change orders to job contracts.
- Closes jobs when complete and ensures final retainers are billed and collected in a timely manner.
- Maintains electronic job folders and hard copy file folders for all original documentation.
- Contacts delinquent accounts to resolve overdue payments.
- Attends collection meetings every two weeks to discuss progress.
- Supports the department as needed, including assisting on the front desk and phone duties as needed.
- Orders office supplies for the department.
- Performs overtime work as required and requested by supervisor to meet department and company needs.
- Backs up for the Supervisor and A/R team.
Key 30, 60, 90 Day Accomplishments
- Determine billing requirements for each customer.
- Be proficient in Credit Card payments, running monthly reports, and updating databases.
- Complete AR adjustments, provide lien releases, and schedule meetings with PMs.
Experience, Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
- 3 - 5 years of related experience (billing, accounts receivable, invoicing) and/or training preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Spectrum program, or equivalent project/accounting software a plus.
Benefits
- The company is an employee-owned company through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).
- Eligible employees can become part owners of the company.
- The value of shares can increase, providing a potential wealth-building opportunity.
- Other benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
- The compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position.