Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist - Private Sector - BlueTeam

***In-Office Position***

We are…

BlueTeam is a U.S. based service provider specializing in commercial restoration, construction and roofing — both domestic and international — and our clients are the world’s premier commercial portfolio owners and operators.

We are a turnkey provider for portfolio managers, owners, asset managers and operators, and we continue to grow our services to meet our clients’ needs. Our continued expansion of services, unrelenting project performance and transparent billing practices have allowed BlueTeam to become and remain an industry leader for clients in the hospitality, senior care, multi-family, industrial and other commercial property sectors.

The Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for Processing all account receivable transactions and collection of all outstanding accounts receivable for other aspects of collections, including resolving client invoice issues, and maintaining a target DSO metric. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions by keeping the company on trac, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

What you’ll do….

•  Act as the Company’s primary client liaison for all billing and collection issues.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
•  Process, track, and record payments daily in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Prepare monthly customer statements and distribute to clients.
•  Review statements with clients and the Company’s finance group.
•  Review account adjustments and resolve client discrepancies and short payments.  Communicate delinquent accounts to client account managers and finance through reporting on a weekly basis.
• Provide information requested to the clients, insurance adjusters, and other internal/external parties to help settle outstanding claims.
• Perform account reconciliations in a timely manner.
•  Provide support for external audits or other information requests.
• Accountable for reducing delinquency for all accounts. Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail. 
• Prepare cash receipts for processing as needed.
•  Assist Corporate Controller by participating in the monthly evaluation of the bad debt reserve and make recommendations on adjustments as needed, including identification and write off of uncollectable accounts.
•  Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.
•  Monitor the Company’s lien tracking process, file notices, and place liens as approved by executive management.
•  Perform other assigned tasks and duties as requested by manager.

What you’ll need…
Qualifications

•  Must be a team player who is also able to work independently and adhere to BlueTeam’s core values.
•  Knowledge of or experience within the construction industry a plus.
•  Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
•  Must have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. Advanced Excel data compilation and analysis skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.).
• Proficiency in Acumatica or other construction ERP software applications preferred.
•  Exposure to Wells Fargo CEO/Vantage preferred.
•  Must be collaborative and able to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
•  Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment, have the flexibility to deal with multiple changing priorities and be able to also meet deadlines within determined timeframes.
•  Must be self-motivated and a critical thinker who possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Must possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Must possess a process improvement mindset with willingness to challenge current processes.
•  Experience in providing exceptional customer service to a broad base of stakeholders with ability and interest to learn business operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
•  Five (5+) years of experience in collections/billing role or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’ll get in return…

• Competitive Salary.
• Full range of Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(K) with Employer Match and Paid Time Off (PTO).