Accounts Receivable Assistant

State Fire was founded in 1989. State Fire is a company that consolidates many fire related installs and services that would normally be handled by multiple companies. Providing high quality installations and service to all potential customers requires the following three necessary ingredients:

Financial Stability - Support for a regional installation & service company.
Partners - with equipment manufacturers who are leaders in their prospective markets.
Personnel - committed to training and ongoing customer service.

State Fire is an established company providing comprehensive installation and service expertise in fire alarm, alarm monitoring, kitchen fire suppression systems, special hazards clean agent systems, security, card access, nurse call systems, fire sprinklers, and fire extinguishers. State Fire has grown from a 3-person operation to a regional fire service company servicing customers in Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Oregon and Wyoming. State Fire employs more than 150 trained and licensed managers and technicians.

Job Summary:

State Fire is a full-service fire protection company searching for an Accounts Receivable Assistant in the Salt Lake City area. This position will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to customers.

This is an on-site, full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour lunch.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to Accounts Receivable.
• Maintains and updates customer files.
• Generates monthly billing statements.
• Processes deposits, credit cards, and check payments.
• Drafts correspondence for past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Assist in researching customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.
• Assists Accounts Receivable Manager as needed.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (HSA match available)
• 401k Retirement
• PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to perform pre-employment drug screening?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?

Work Location: In person