Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist Lead
Granite ConstructionAbout the role
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General Summary
Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for supporting the management and business unit Accounts Receivable staff related to analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.Essential Job Accountabilities
- Supervise other accounts receivable specialists during workflow fluctuations to ensure a level work load for all staff members.
- Lead the field with training to increase understanding of processes and procedures for accurate processing.
- Maintain current policies and procedures in accounts receivable manuals for documentation of job tasks for training purposes.
- Lead and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform special projects and additional assignments as directed to provide management with the tools necessary to make the best decision possible.
- Analyze receivable activity and post transactions to the general ledger accounting system to complete the entry cycle.
- Support accounts receivable staff through decision making to assist team manager/supervisor.
- Perform monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations to confirm outstanding reconciling items.
- Manage general ledger reconciliations for past due items and ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare monthly management reports for accurate and timely reporting.
Education
- Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- AR Certification a plus
Work Experience
- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
- Power BI Reporting
- Report writing
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Proficient technical knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and Customer accounts to enable the AR department to handle a variety of Customer inquiries
- Expert knowledge of E1
- Advanced excel and word skills
- 10-key by touch
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Advanced Analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Superior customer service skills
- Self-motivated team player with a clearly demonstrated talent for leadership and teaching
- Ability to work overtime as needed
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Ability to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
- Highly Organized
- Ability to multi-task
- Problem solving skills
- Team player & lead by example
- Willingness to travel
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation tha
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