Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Overview:

Southeast Connections LLC provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification, and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the accounts receivable supervisor. They will manage client invoices. Organize documents into files. Take part in the processes for collections. Assist with tracking pay sheets and ensure timely payments. Contribute to team meetings and collaborate with the other team members. This position requires someone who has prior accounting experience. This individual must also be able to pay close attention to detail.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews the aging of past due invoices and unapplied payments; including follow up with customer to insure timely resolution of disputed and/or unpaid invoices.
• Researches unapplied payments in a timely manner.
• Organize, maintain and resolve follow up actions for collections.
• Contact customers and request that payments of amount due be made in accordance with policy.
• Responsible for timely adjustments to customer’s account when necessary; maintaining adequate documentation in the files.
• Track pay sheets for area/customer assigned.
• Process and bill invoices based on pay sheets.
• Check Drop Box for WIP (Work in Progress) reports.
• Reviews documentation management system on a daily basis to process and review transactions as necessary.
• Assist with the month end process by ensuring that all transactions necessary for the given month are completed timely; and same is communicated to management; assists with the resolution of those issues that could impact the timely month-end closing.
• Process a list of outstanding WIP weekly/monthly, follow up with Area Managers for information relating to billing WIP.
• Actively participates in team meetings and fosters an environment in which team members proactively collaborate with one another.
• Develop effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Review price changes per contracts with AR Supervisor as necessary.
• Coordinate procedures for new customers

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills

• Able to accurately process and enter 100-200 invoices per week is required.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Attention to detail.
• Superior organizational skills: able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and possess strong decision-making skills.
• Must be self-motivated and exhibit a team player attitude.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma is required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

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

• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 15 pounds frequently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits program which includes Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance that starts on the first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k Program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.