Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist to provide financial, administrative and clerical services. Duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming/outgoing payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

A/R AND COLLECTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing customer credit records.
• Correspond with customers and legal authorities.
• Make credit decisions within established limits on new and revised credit requests.
• Carry out established program for follow up and collection of accounts receivable.
• Arrange optional financing terms and methods for customers.
• Maintain customer records.
• Suggest partial payments, settlements, time extensions, and write-offs to supervisor for approval.
• Work with sales in credit complaints and other payment related problems.
• Approve custom cabinet door order jobs.
• Track and collect non-sufficient funds checks.
• Trace COD payments not received from carriers.
• File bankruptcy claims
• Verify funds on checks not on account.
• Research and approve refunds.
• Request and process sales tax exemption certificates
• Audit details of past due accounts.
• Backup afternoon mail processing.
• Notify outside sales about problems with customer accounts.
• Review and release in house orders on credit hold.

A/P RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and verify expenses; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitate payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identify discount opportunities.
• Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Record entry of, verify documentation for, and distribute petty cash.
• Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable or collections manager or accountant.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (Eclipse ERP software experience desired).
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

Company Description

HGH Hardware Supply, a major wholesale distributor of cabinet and woodworking supplies is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious candidate to work full-time delivering products, whose primary focus is customer service. This detail-oriented, energetic person is able to organize and prioritize tasks and enjoys a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. To learn more about HGH and the products we offer, please visit our website at www.hghhardware.com. HGH Hardware Supply has been in business serving the cabinet and woodworking industry for more than 55 years, with current offices and warehouses in Birmingham, AL, Doraville, GA, Marietta, GA and Nashville, TN. We have Outside Sales Representatives who travel to assist customers throughout the Southeast, and HGH ships to locations throughout the United States.