Accounts Receivable Representative

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Accounts Receivable Representative

Pay: Starting at $23 to $29 an hour, depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. This is a hybrid role that requires three (3) days in the office per week.

Location: Woodinville, Washington

The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts, verifying and posting receipts, and resolving discrepancies while providing customer services regarding collection challenges in a fast-paced goal-oriented department. They will be working closely with team members to create ways to bring in revenue and find success as a group. This position will ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders. This role will involve a large amount of customer contact which will require a strong customer-focused approach and positive and professional attitude.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in Credit and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of lien laws and bond rights in the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho preferred.
• Understanding of the building industry preferred
• Ten key by touch
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding payment of overdue invoices, obtain customer payment commitments and forecast monthly collections.
• Assist in conducting credit investigations using multiple tools, such as credit reports and financial statements.
• Establish the necessary credit limits and blocks, review and release orders from such blocks
• Post customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.
• Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales and customers
• Maintain account receivable customer files and records.
• Abide by all legal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Solve problems quickly and create resolutions that bring in revenue on a regular basis
• Perform other tasks and duties necessary to support the department.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 20 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Both local and overnight travel may be required

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after