AR Specialist

NWH Overview:
NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.
Position Summary:
NWH has an excellent opportunity for an AR Specialist on the Corporate Finance team. The position reports to the Director of Operational Accounting. The success of this role depends on the ability to effectively collaborate & build positive, productive relationships with others across the company. The preferred candidate will possess a combination of assertiveness, work ethic, respect, and intellect.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
* Records, verifies, and posts payments received by the organization.
* Ensures transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in accordance with internal accounting policies.
* Reconciles payments with accounts receivable ledger and prepares reports of delinquent accounts.
* Generates customer billing and responds to customer inquiries regarding bills.
* Processing the daily bank deposits, daily invoicing, incoming and outgoing Trade References for the Credit Team
* Process Invoice Adjustments as requested from Sales
* Process manual Credit notes as requested by Sales
* Process other miscellaneous requests and duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Minimum 1-3 years of related experience
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
* Proactive in identifying issues, opportunities
* Superior organization skills with strong attention to detail
* Must have exceptional 10 key skills
* Ability to shift priorities and manage time effectively, completing a variety of work with changing deadlines accurately and on time
* Ability to handle highly confidential information and perform non-routine duties with discretion and independent judgment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Esker experience desired
* Lumber Track experience desired
Perks & Benefits:
* Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
* Recognition & Rewards Program
* Life Insurance
* Short-Term Disability Benefit
* Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
* 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
* Health Saving Account (HSA)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Engagement Center Support
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Employee Engagement Events and Activities
* Employee Referral Bonus (no cap)
Additional Information:
NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.