Accounts Receivable Lead - Parsippany, NJ

Job ID:  497401

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

The AR Lead is responsible for overseeing the coordination and management of all credit functions.  The AR Lead reports to the Credit Mgr of the company. It is the responsibility of the AR Lead to coordinate and supervise the approval of credit and the timely collection of accounts receivable and COD accounts. Credit decisions should optimize the Company’s revenue potential while avoiding excessive bad debt exposure.

Roles and Responsibilities

(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Secure adequate credit information on prospective customers to establish credit or other terms of sale for Company products.
• Review and approve all extensions of credit for material purchases and/or contract work on a timely basis.
• Establish customer credit and its limits, or other terms of sale of product, subject to waiver of credit limits under certain conditions.  Refer questionable credit bases to company Credit Mgr for decision.
• Keep informed about the customer’s financial condition and practices; discuss problems with Credit Mgr and sales representatives; attend regular credit meetings of various credit groups.
• Follow-up delinquent customer accounts.
• Directly manages and directs 2 credit assistants.  Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with organizations policies and procedures.  Including mentoring, training, planning, assigning, guiding, directing, appraising performance, recognition, discipline and addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
• Perform other related duties & special assignments as directed by the Credit Manager
• Manage and oversee COD reports, to ensure timely posting of deposits to proper allocations by invoice.
• Conduct regular credit meetings with Credit Mgr to discuss credit and collection problems to ensure appropriate collection efforts are maintained.
• When required, visit with a designated sales representative, those customers having credit problems.
• Prepare monthly reports for Credit Mgr.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Helping the Credit Collectors with marginal accounts and work orders
• Maintain good communications with accounting and sales staff.
• Talent Management – Mentor, coach and develop credit team in support of customer service excellence. Identify and implement training and development plans for individuals and teams including product knowledge, business knowledge, career path
  • Establish performance expectations, providing regular feedback and consistently managing these expectations.
  • Completing performance appraisals, promoting staff development activities, utilizing performance improvement procedures as necessary, and adhering to Tilcon New York Inc. policies and procedures. 
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

Required

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College.
• Minimum of 5 years credit experience and/or training.
• Detail orientated and strong organization skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience in accounting or business specific software

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university
• 10 years’ work experience in credit, sales department activities and financial or legal matters.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, including P&L’s and relevant balance sheet accounts.
• Must demonstrate strong numerical skills and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions. 
• Working knowledge of English and Math, office practices and procedures
• Ability to maintain records and files
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with other personnel
• Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and general public at all times
• Must be computer literate

Work Requirements

• Safety, Integrity, Quality - Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of OMG and Tilcon’s core values.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.

Physical Requirements

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Develop Talent – Develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignments.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary 

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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