American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS has been serving its customers with HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical solutions for over 45 years since its establishment in 1975.
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We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our service center accounting team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic professional who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be an individual contributor while also managing an accounting team in a fast- paced environment.
Salary: $22-$26/hr based on experience and interview
Schedule: Monday-Friday (schedule details to be discussed at interview)
Responsibilities
Verifies incoming service invoices and payments. Applies customer remittances to outstanding receivable balances. Balances and posts batch totals to monthly summaries.
Posts cash, check and credit card payments to the proper accounts, performs reconciliations, and prepares bank deposit slips.
Obtains credit approvals and provides support to technicians in coordinating residential financing.
Researches account history to ensure payments are properly allocated.
Reviews credit memos and/or refunds and applies adjustments to accounts as necessary.
Researches payment discrepancies and communicates with customers to resolve issues.
Balances daily accounts receivable batches and creates reports to distribute to departmental personnel.
May collect applicable co-payments and bill insurance companies for insured services.
Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and gathers details on delinquent accounts.
Communicates with customers and departmental personnel via telephone, email, and written correspondence to answer inquiries and provide information.
Performs basic collection activities by telephoning customers to set up payment arrangements and arrange for payment of insufficient funds.
Reconciles and audits accounts for accuracy, makes journal entries, and performs other month-end duties as needed.
Enters service invoices into the computer system. Prints and mails monthly billings.
Prepares related accounts receivable and accounting reports.
Performs record management by creating folders, filing copies of invoices and checks, and updating information as needed.
Assist other departments as needed and complete special projects.
Observe all safety and Company rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
•HS diploma, or GED equivalent, and 2-4 years' experience in accounting is required. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. •Familiarity with accounting principles and practices is required. College-level courses in accounting are desirable. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities. •Excellent organizational and planning skills. •Basic proficiency with desktop computers and software applications. Intermediate level skill using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. **Sign-On Bonuses may be available; amounts depend on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.
