Receivables and collections specialist job offer

Receivables and Collections Specialist

19 Aug 2024

Nevada, Las vegas, 89101

Receivables and Collections Specialist

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Overview:UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.UES has an opening for Receivables and Collections Specialist in their Las Vegas, NV branch, This individual will provide support to multiple branches in the Western Region, in the areas of Accounts Receivable and Collections.UES is a nationwide leader in Engineering and Earth Sciences and Sustainability, including testing and inspection, Building Code Compliance, Geospatial Technology and Environmental Solutions.Salary - $65k-70k annuallyJob Responsibilities

Providing regional support to multiple Branches in areas of accounts receivable and collections

Consistently work to track and obtain outstanding company revenues

Follow-up on invoices submitted to ensure prompt and timely payment and escalates issues, as necessary

Make a large number of calls to troubleshoot payment discrepancies and establish resolution

Document in detail phone calls, phone numbers, person spoken to, and call information on a consistent basis

Identify overpayments and/or duplicate payments; and investigate/resolve accordingly

Process refund requests, in accordance with policies and procedures

Send past due or demand letters to ensure payments are made in a timely manner

Help reduce current DSO

Receive and distribute incoming mail

Monitors and tracks aged accounts receivable

Review and verify monthly Client AR Statements as needed

Identify and resolve any discrepancies between invoices and outstanding receivables

Manage multiple shared inboxes

Conduct in person and video meetings weekly with various branches to cover actions items with outstanding AR

Management and reconciliation of multiple Branches current AR

Handle Credit card payments by phone

Assist with Pre-lien process and sign Waivers

Schedule check pick ups

Assist with audit preparation and requests

Collaborate and assist with any corporate requests

Assist in future acquisitions of possible company mergers

Other job duties as assigned by Direct Supervisor

Required Qualifications:

High school education/GED with some college coursework completed

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Strong verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Excellent customer verbal and written customer service skill

At least 5 years of recent experience in Accounts Receivables and or Collections Business 2 Business experience

Previous experience in the construction industry is preferred but not required

Previous experience conducting meeting with various levels of management

Prevailing Wages and State specific construction experience a huge plus!

Ability to effectively communicate information to and work with all levels of the organization

Commitment to accuracy and eagerness for resolving errors and problems

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Strong analytical and investigation skills. Must be able to resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner and be resourceful

Excellent problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude

Ability to multi-task, plan, organize and prioritize day-to-day operations.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate in a helpful and informative manner in person and on the telephone, and work in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to follow and retain instructions and learn new tasks quickly while working in a faced paced environment with a high volume of account invoices

Great understanding of MS Office products, including Word, Excel and Teams

Preferred Qualifications: