Regional A/R Specialist

Location: Hybrid position supporting Northeast Division SCP Totowa, NJ - 5 Taft Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (PTO increases with tenure)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

• Accurately posts all payments from customers to their accounts in a timely manner.
• Generates and balances cash receipt journals, cash sales register and bank deposits; and faxes daily transmittal sheets to the Covington Cash Management Department.
• Processes daily cash deposits and completes cash control sheet daily. Makes bank deposits daily.
• Ensures all invoices are generated to customers on a daily basis.
• Processes daily credit card deposits.
• Processes credit applications, checks references and conducts credit investigations in a timely manner. Obtains proper sales center management and regional credit management approval for credit applications. Enters new accounts into system under new account maintenance.
• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payments, charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
• Collects all past due balances and communicates status of accounts to sales center manager and regional credit manager.
• Releases or rejects from credit hold those accounts exceeding the established credit limit or those accounts greater than 31-60 days, or over 60 days.
• Assigns uncollected NSF checks to the District Attorney and remits information to the regional credit manager.
• Answers accounts receivable telephone inquiries and follows up on unresolved issues.
• Develops positive working relationships with customers and sales center personnel.
• Performs any directly related appropriate duties assigned by the Regional Credit Manager or the sales center manager.
• Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Business related discipline and two years experience in A/R and Credit & Collections.
• Knowledge of collection laws and cash reconciliation.
• Computer skills including the use of MS Office programs.
• Able to perform business math such as percentages, ratios, discounts and interests.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

About the Company

POOLCORP is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors. We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture supported by our strong, stable, and growing business.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses, and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between $15.00 and $30.00 per hour based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments.