District Collector, Sr. AR Specialist

The District Collection Sr. Specialist has overall responsibility for the prompt and efficient collection of all credit sales for each of the branch offices within the district. Emphasis is placed on increasing the timeliness of payments and reducing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for the company. The position is responsible for minimizing bad debts and collection costs while allowing for maximum collectible sales potential. Customer concerns and service issues are monitored and resolved through partnership and communication with branch managers, sales staff, and project managers. This position reports to Director of Credit & Collections. Essential Functions Maintains oversight for Assigned, Multi-Divisional AR Portfolio by reviewing AR Aging, collaborating with individual divisions on collection efforts, and coordinating monthly meetings with sales and division personnel. Establishes credit limits on new customer accounts and conducts regular reviews for continued creditworthiness – including adjusting credit limits as needed to account for payment trend changes or committed contracts. Facilitates resolutions on collections issues - including researching issues, root-causes, and next steps. Liaise with divisions for credit holds, demand letters, and lien notices. Minimizes bad debt loss by monitoring past due issues for the timely filing of liens, bond claims or other methods of collection. Secondary signature authority for company regarding lien releases. Partners with District Directors and Legal on litigation and/or settlements. Performs account reconciliations. Assures correct tax rates are assigned and proper documentation received for customers claiming tax exempt status Responds to audit requests as needed. Maintains litigation and reserve listing to update Director of Credit monthly. Works closely with other associates in the accounting/finance section, sales, project management, or other functions to assure high levels of customer service and internal efficiency – performs other duties as assigned by management Minimum Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience with credit extension and collection issues, preferably in a construction environment. High-volume, multi-divisional AR portfolio experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional interpersonal skills (collaborating, conflict resolution, negotiation). Outstanding organizational and follow-up skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Apps –especially Excel. Strong mathematical, analytical, and accounting skills. Prior experience in transformative initiatives (systems, processes, etc.). Prior multi-ERP experience is required – with some Comsense experience ideal. Physical Demands 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 hear. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.