Accounts Receivable Accountant Job in Croell Inc.

Company Overview:
Croell, Inc. is a family-owned regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of ready-mix concrete in 10 states; we mine and process sand and gravel aggregate in 8 states, and perform concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest and Wyoming. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer!
Position Overview:
Based out of our corporate office in New Hampton, Iowa, the AR Accountant will focus on Customer Credit and Collections responsible for the end-to-end process for multi-state credit, collections, and customer maintenance for all customers. The ideal candidate will have previous credit and accounts receivable experience, be detail and deadline-oriented, and excel in both the technical and customer service communication for accounts receivable, credit, and collections. This is a full-time position, will report to the Head of Accounts Receivable, and has no supervisory responsibility.
For more information regarding this position, contact Dan at 641-229-8184.
Incentive(s):
- $1500 Sign-On Bonus
- $200 Annual Clothing Stipend
Essential Duties and Functions:
- Timely process credit applications to determine and validate credit capacity via credit reports, credit references, and other best-in-class resources.
- Manage customer information – Maintain accounts and credit notes. Coordinate Aging and collections
- Differentiate state requirements for notices and collection
- Verify and process lien waivers
- Investigate and resolve issues in billing, customer or cash payments, and sales tax
- Strong communication skills to answer questions from both internal managers and outside customers
- Coordinate with operations staff reporting, tracking, and collecting balances owed
- Assist with the collection of checks returned for insufficient funds
- Assist in establishing and following policy for customer accounts and COD customers
- Communication and tracking of all collection efforts (Letters, phone calls, aging report review, etc.)
- Experience with small claims, garnishments, and mechanics liens
- Monitor projects to determine pre-lien notice requirements
- Review, understand, and sometimes negotiate contract payment terms
- Cross-train on all Accounts Receivable processes for understanding internal procedures
- Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment background check and drug test
- Two-year degree or equivalent experience
- Credit and Collection experience a plus
- Accounting experience desirable including state sales tax
- Deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations
- Good negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn in-house software applications
- Strong communication skills with customers as well as company personnel, both verbal and written
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:
- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
Croell, Inc. Benefit Offerings:
- Competitive Wage Based on experience
- Health – Dental – Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Company Match
- Bereavement Pay
- Potential for Advancement