Accounts Receivable Specialist

Builders Supply Co., Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Builders Supply Co., Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking an Accounts Receiving Specialist to manage money owed by customers. You will create and send invoices and statements, and process payments by cash, checks, ACH or card.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and strong communication. You will balance customer accounts, address credits and discounts, perform follow‑ups on overdue invoices, and support the credit manager on applications and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.
• 1-5 years of experience in credit-related roles is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Create and send accurate invoices and statements to customers
• Receive and process customer payments via cash, checks, ACH or credit cards
• Ensure accounts are balanced and discounts/credits are correct
• Follow up on overdue invoices and credit holds
• Assist credit manager with credit applications and assessments
• Manage daily cash deposits to the bank
• Handle basic billing inquiries and account reconciliations
• Maintain customer accounts

Skills

Detail-oriented

Basic math skills

Credit department experience

Credit collections calls

Verbal and written communication

Customer service skills

File management

Basic Excel knowledge

Multitasking

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68127

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Accounting

ACCOUNTS RECEIVING SPECIALIST

About Us

Builders Supply is the Midwest’s largest independently owned lumberyard, owned 100% by its employees. For more than 70 years, Builders Supply has provided service to contractors and the public for all of their commercial and residential building needs.

About the Role

As an Accounts Receiving Clerk you will be responsible for managing the money owed to the company by its customers for goods and services sold on credit.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Create and send accurate invoices and statements to customers
• Receive and process customer payments through cash, checks, ACH or credit cards
• Ensure that customer accounts are balanced and correct discounts and credits are applied
• Make collection calls to follow up on overdue invoices on accounts and credit holds
• Work with credit manager on credit applications to access customers creditworthiness
• Manage the daily cash deposit to go to the bank
• Answer basic billing questions and account reconciliations when necessary
• Customer account maintenance

Skills we are looking for

• Great eye for detail and basic math skills
• 1-5 years of experience working in a credit department or similar role
• Comfortable making collection calls and interacting with customers over then phone and in person
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• File management
• Basic Excel knowledge preferred
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Affordable Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Perks

• Annual catered lunches, BBQs, food trucks, and breakfasts
• Access to the Omaha Storm Chasers and UNO Maverick Hockey tickets
• Lots of company & vendor swag
• Raffles, prizes, and more
• Closed half a day on Saturday and every Sunday

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (physical, drug test and lifting test)
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties
• Minimally must be able to lift >25 pounds without assistance

Builders Supply is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Builders Supply Co., Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.