AR Analyst

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CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the administration and collection of major retail Home Center, customer accounts for Oldcastle APG. Position is primarily responsible for oversight, research and resolution of open balances.
Job Location
This is a hybrid position located in Atlanta, GA.
Job Responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and sales
Collection calls and/or correspondence in a fast-paced goal oriented accounting department
Provide customer service regarding collection issues, prepare customer refund and account adjustment requests, resolve discrepancies and short pays. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial integrity of accounts receivable accounts
Insure company adherence to corporate credit policies and procedures for consistent handling of collection matters to maintain good customer relations
Research and respond to all accounts receivable inquires in a prompt manner
Works with dispatchers and sales representatives to handle customer requests
Communicate and follow up effectively and timely with customers regarding accounts
Preparation of monthly reports on condition of A/R
Improves receivable turnover through efficient collection follow-up, while maintaining and promoting favorable customer relations. Analyzes paying practices of customers and recommends action on delinquent accounts
Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to Controller
Assists in developing and updating procedures as needed
Run sales reports from database and uploads to spreadsheet for analysis and support
Research and resolve transactions in the unapplied account
Monitors credit hold and customers line of credit
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Associate’s Degree from a two year college and/or a minimum of 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and proficient with MS office
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to analyze/reconcile large and complex data sets
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
Previous accounting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of basic accounting math and accurate in data entry and data research with 10-key operation experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to read and interpret documents such as new vendor forms, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements and invoices, credit applications, and SOX documents
Strong ability and skill to follow-up, attention to detail and organization
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Employment type
Full Time