AR Credit Specialist

Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their accounting and finance department. This role is pivotal in maintaining financial integrity and supporting customer relations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, ensuring efficient handling of credit applications and customer inquiries. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to employee wellness, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic company dedicated to quality and community engagement.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture for growth

Opportunities for internal promotion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong communication skills across all organization levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve new credit applications and maintain files.
• Coordinate collections process through legal counsel.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly SOX reports for compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Principles

Decision-Making Skills

Education

2 Year Accounting Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ViewPoint

EIS

Job description

Job ID: 509968

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky's most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position will be a key component to the day-to-day functions of the accounting and finance department. The candidate will need to be a motivated individual with strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills to assist in the Accounting and Finance Department in the Lexington, KY office. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Finance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Review, research, and approve all new credit applications and maintain credit agreement files
• Oversee daily calls and correspondence to past due customers
• Respond and work with inquiries from customers, and research/resolve outstanding credit issues
• Partner with sales team to research and resolve customer billing issues, disputes, corrections etc
• Oversight of legal filings for intent to Lien in KY and process lien requests; handle notice to owner issues
• Coordinate collections process through legal counsel.
• Review and approve finance charges and bad debt.
• Review and reconcile petty cash at plant locations.
• Process credit memos to customers.
• Maintain credit invoice and supporting documentation files
• Monitor credit holds in Account Receivable.
• Respond to inquiries from management sites and sales team
• Maintain unapplied payment report
• Lien Waivers for material sales
• Apply miscellaneous checks and write off finance charges
• Handle customer payments received in house
• Run daily, weekly and monthly SOX report and reviews with for compliance
• Process tax exempt certificates
• Monitor monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for A/R and Cash
• Includes Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Travel & Entertainment Spend, Cash Flow forecasts; and
• Month End closing process - various journal entries, reports, and account reconciliations.
• May assist with additional financial responsibilities as directed by Vice President of Finance.
• Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment.
• Excellent computer skills including email, Internet, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask as needed
• Good decision-making skills and strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisor with other duties as required.
• Must be able to interact with varying levels of corporation and different levels of computer systems like ViewPoint, EIS and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Be able to provide Accounting Executives any month end reconciliation back up as needed; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 year Accounting Degree (preferred), and minimum 3 years' work experience in similar position;
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organization levels, including senior management.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Excellent communication skills and professional personal presentation;
• Organizing; planning, and customer service orientation;
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to Stand, Walk, Sit, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift up to 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee may work in occational Wet or humid conditions and also near moving mechanical parts

The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the business.

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability