Accounts Receivable Specialist

We understand some people are really looking for a stable company where you can grow professionally. And we are looking for someone with a background in construction and or manufacturing to grown with our team. For others it’s more important to be where you can feel you’re helping the environment and community you live in, while at a place you enjoy working. At Tesco Controls, we believe you can have it all, and we demonstrate that daily!

Our total rewards package starts with career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage. Our flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security; as our Wellness programs and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events create a sense of community and support our mental health.

As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (Ranked #1 System Integrator focused on Water/Wastewater and #12 overall on the Global System Integrator Giants List 2023). We design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO’s unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this high-energy, fast paced position is to oversee all aspects of the credit and collections functions under moderate supervision. Analyze paying habits of customers who are delinquent in payment of account. Communicate with internal and external customers by phone and/or e-mail to investigate outstanding balances, complaints, verify accuracy of charges, or to correct errors in accounts.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Essential Functions:

Invoicing & Collections:

• Work closely with internal customers and generate high volume customer invoices
• Review, research and professionally resolve customer account discrepancies
• Collection calls and/or correspondence with all customers across multiple company locations nationwide
• Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts and providing detailed updates on all delinquent accounts
• Identify delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts
• Tracking Notice of Completions (NOC’s)
• Mechanics Lien Rights Processing / Tracking
• Perfecting Mechanics Lien RightsResponsible for running, reviewing and maintaining aging reports for customer base
• Perform research to verify and reconcile customer account balances, customer deliveries, and proof of delivery
• Enlist the efforts of sales, project management and senior management when necessary to field questions.

Credit:

• Responsible for analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of account/ client using external credit risk management tools/ reports
• Maintain historical credit and collection data
• Review and analyze open accounts for collection efforts and make decisions on pending orders, closing accounts and extending additional credit
• Process credit applications

Other:

• Process bank deposits and cash applications
• Provide assistance to the Finance department for customer reconciliations and processing credit memos
• Other duties include various data entry, typing, , assisting the Finance department and other departments as needed

Demonstrated Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Attention to detail

Education and Knowledge:

• Business or Accounting Associates Degree (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Sage 100, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of accounting terminology; collecting current, past due, retention accounts, analyzing financial credit data, credit/terms approval, problem solving, contract/purchase order review, progress billings, posting Accounts Receivable data

Experience:

• At least 2 year’s experience in Accounts Receivable, credit, and collections
• Background in construction/manufacturing and knowledge of mechanic's lien laws is a plus

Training Requirements:

• Tesco Controls general office safety training

Physical Demands

• Light physical effort equal to distribution of mail and/or files

Work Environment:

• Office Environment

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings.

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