Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job ID:  496354

CPM Development Corp., a CRH company,  is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.  

Position Summary

Whether you are a recent grad looking to jump start your career, or looking for your next growth opportunity, our Accounts Receivable team can provide you with the opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role you will be responsible for accounts receivable processing including cash application, tax and finance charge adjustments, invoicing, write-offs, customer file maintenance and applicable reporting. You will also provide back-up for other accounting positions as needed. Our Accounts Receivable team handles high volumes of invoices – we work hard, and we have fun doing it! If you’re looking for your next challenge, this is a great place to start.

You’ll help support our Accounts Receivable department process invoices for over 10 Operating Companies (OpCo’s) across Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana. This position will allow you to gain a wide variety of experiences as you continue to grow. Limited experience? No worries! We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you’ve got the drive, we’ll help you to reach your goals.

Wage: $23 - $24 /hr DOE w/ potential for overtime

Wage Scale for Position: $23.00 - 24.50 /hr  Note: Wage scale for position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Maintain excellent internal and external customer relations:

• Answer the phone in a friendly, professional manner.
• Respond timely and professionally to internal and external customer inquiries and information requests.
• Research questions to determine the issue, and what, if any corrective action is required to resolve to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide support to Northwest Region location personnel for processing inquiries.
• Actively participate in the department to ensure workflow efficiencies.
• Work as a team member to achieve departmental goals.

Accounts Receivable Processing:

• Key and verify accuracy of high-volume customer payments including application of discounts through lockbox payments and other forms of communication from outlying locations.
• Review and process customer adjustments for finance charges and other adjustments as needed.
• Review customer tax adjustments for proper processing and approval.
• Process monthly finance charges as assigned.
• Process high volume material sales invoices for specified locations daily.
• Run and balance assigned monthly statements for all locations and consolidated Northwest Region.

Accounts Receivable Customer Master File Maintenance:

• Maintain customer master file for new additions and review for potential duplicate customers; make changes to customers as necessary and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Monitor customer tax status and maintain records for tax exemption certificate expirations.
• Follow up with customer or locations to ensure required forms are on file.
• Ensure customer file tax status accuracy and compliance with sales tax regulations.

Other Duties:

• Perform duties according to Northwest Region Internal SOX and Fraud Controls.
• Observe confidentially of company information; written and verbal.
• Observe company safety standards and maintain safe work environment.
• Filing, other duties and specialized projects as assigned.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Routinely assist other members of the workforce.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Requirements:

• P.C. knowledge with high skills in Excel and Outlook.
• Organizational and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Consistently reports for work at scheduled work time.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. “Per RCW 49.44.240 this position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.”
• Valid Drivers License 
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Requirements:

• Formal education in accounting highly preferred (Associates, Bachelors, and/or related certifications or coursework).
• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and/or related experience desired.
• Sales and use tax experience preferred.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!

CPM Development Corp., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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