CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, readymixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.
Position Summary
Responsible for accounts receivable processing, including cash application, tax and finance charge adjustments, invoicing, write-offs, customer file maintenance and applicable reporting; back-up for other accounting positions as needed.
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.
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.
Education/Experience
Two to three years of accounting education and/or equivalent work experience highly preferred.
Three to five years accounts receivable processing experience highly preferred.
P.C. knowledge required with high skills in Excel and Outlook.
Organizational and excellent communication skills required.
Sales and use tax experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
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.
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
About CRH Americas
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!
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CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
