Accounts Receivable Specialist I

Joining Beacon Building Products as an Accounts Receivable Specialist I means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right, taking pride in our work, continuously improving, and making significant strides towards a more future.

Be part of BUILDing a better tomorrow with Beacon, a leading Fortune 500 distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States and Canada. At Beacon, you'll be part of a company committed to making a difference.

What You Will Earn

• Competitive Pay: We make sure that your hard work is recognized.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Bolster your financial growth. Invest in your future and become a stakeholder by purchasing company shares at a 15% discount twice annually.
• 401(k) Match: Ensure a secure future with fair matching of your retirement contributions.
• Paid Leave: Recharge and find work-life balance, flexible parental leave for quality family time, generous sick leave, and enjoy paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays to unwind and pursue personal interests.
• Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities: Open doors to exciting possibilities by engaging in our dynamic learning programs, which include the opportunity to earn valuable certifications.
  
  

Job Purpose

What you will do:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely posting of customer cash receipts received through various sources while maintaining adherence to all department and accounting policies, procedures, and controls. In this role you will have the opportunity to build relationships and work closely with other Beacon internal teams and external customers. Qualified candidates will be experienced with cash application of various payment types (lockbox, wire, ACH, credit card, etc.), possess excellent critical thinking skills, and be driven to provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all daily payments and deposits.
• Prepare reports and post adjustments to accounts as needed.
• Consistently resolve all outstanding unapplied cash.
• Provide prompt responses and resolution to issues raised by phone or email.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help resolve problems or payment discrepancies.
• Scan, index, and file supporting documentation as required.
• Assist in answering AR team telephone system and route calls appropriately.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and raise concerns to leadership as needed.
• Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

What you will bring:

• At least 2 years prior experience with high-volume cash application.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent math and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information, multiple tasks, and prioritize duties.
• Basic accounting and finance knowledge.
• Experience with AS400 is a plus.
  
  

Working conditions

• No travel.
• Work assignment is remote situational requiring in office attendance as needed for scheduled meetings, training, rotational mail or check assignments, and other scheduled activities and tasks based on business needs.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or keyboard.
• Heavy methods of verbal and auditory communication via phone, virtual calls, and/or email.