Accounts Receivable Clerk - Spanish/English Preferred

About Hardwoods

Hardwoods Specialty Products is the recognized premier distributor of decorative surfaces, high-grade hardwood lumber, sheet goods, and architectural grade building products serving the residential and commercial construction markets. Operating 32 distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, Hardwoods is uniquely positioned to provide our customers immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio, and our vendors a broad, significant channel to market.

We are part of a powerful group of companies, with a network of over 85 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA consists of five distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products and Mid Am Building Supply. Our brands work together as North America’s largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and growing as we are very active in the acquisition of complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC, Canada.

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable Clerk ensures payments are processed and posted into the Company’s accounting system in a timely fashion in accordance with company policies and procedures. The A/R Clerk also provides back up coverage for other roles in the department and performs general administrative duties as assigned. The role is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

Responsibilities

· Identify when invoices are past due and contact customers to facilitate payment

· Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending payment reminders & contacting clients

· Resolve payment discrepancies by communicating with customers

· Prepare bills, invoices, and monthly customer statements

· Verify invoice discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues

· Manage tax exempt forms and obtain updated tax exempt when necessary

· Answer phones as required

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Ability to manage time effectively in a consistently fast-paced environment with high volume A/R

· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

· Self-motivated, punctual, with strong sense of urgency

· Excel at multi-tasking and ability to work with interruption

· Ability to work independently, within a team, and to take direction

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Quick learner who possesses problem solving skills and mathematic competency

· Desire to help others, integrity, positive attitude

Experience

· 2 years or more experience in a similar role is preferred

· Certificate or degree in accounting preferred

Safety

Safety is of utmost importance and all employees agree to maintain a safe work environment and abide by our safety and other company policies.

Work Environment

Typical office environment.

Benefits of Working with Us

· Competitive wage

· Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life.

· 401k & company match

· Generous paid vacation time

· Safety focused workplace

Please note, as part of our interview process, we ask candidates to participate in a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to help more fully understand the candidate’s attributes. Assessments are administered online and take approximately 20 minutes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person