AR Specialist II
LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939
Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.
General Summary
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for supporting the management and business unit accounts Receivable staff related to maintenance, processing and analysis of accounting records in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.Essential Job Accountabilities
Verify and process billing invoices to ensure completeness and accuracy of customer accounts.
Process company receipts to accurately reflect outstanding balances for customer accounts.
Support other Accounts Receivable Specialists during workflow fluctuations to ensure a level work load for all staff members.
Assist field staff with processing questions to augment their training, minimizing future errors.
Maintain accurate and complete files of daily processed data to facilitate access for audits.
Participate in project related activities specific to Accounts Receivable process improvements to gain standardization and efficiency.
Perform daily review of customer master integrity to verify new data base transactions.
Assist in preparation of monthly management reports for actuate and timely reporting.
Perform reconciliations of accounts receivable customer detail to maintain clear and accurate records.
Perform monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations to confirm outstanding reconciling items.
Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Education
Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
Work Experience
2-5 years of Accounts Receivable experience preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Working knowledge of account reconciliations for both GL and customer accounts to enable the AR department to handle a variety of customer inquiries
Self-motivated team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Superior customer service skills
Ability to work overtime as needed
Intermediate computer spreadsheet skills
Timeline driven
10-key by touch
Ability to work independently
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 and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Team player
Occasional travel
What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?
Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...
- Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?
- Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?
- Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?
We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:
- Paid Vacations/ Holidays
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
- 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Flexible Spending Account
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.
It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.