Accounts Receivable Technician

Position Summary

This individual will provide support to the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks associated with accounts receivable, customer invoicing, and collections.

Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities related to accounts receivable:
  • General accounts receivable functions: posting invoices in the ERP system, updating customer information, initial customer setup, and collection efforts when required.
  • Invoice submission into customer and third-party Accounts Payable portals.
  • Track invoice submission status and identify stalled invoices requiring further documentation.
  • Compilation of weekly AR Summary and provides notes on overdue accounts to the Sales Department.
  • Deposit funds received via check, credit card, and cash.
  • Research discrepancies on received funds.
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Obtain knowledge of current computer system and follow procedures required to maintain and generate necessary computer reports.
  • Update/create standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
  • Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service: Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS): Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality: Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can't be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct: Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures: Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting OR 2 to 3 years of accounts receivable experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.