SIMON | Accounts Receivable Specialist - Cheyenne, WY

Subsidiary: Simon (130) 

Honesty, pride, respect–these are the values the pioneers of the frontier West lived by. Over 100 years later, they are the same values that drive Simon today. It is a way of working–the right way–that has stood the test of time, and allowed us to help shape the landscape since 1954.  

What we do is bigger than construction. It is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. 

Simon specializes in aggregates, asphalt and ready-mix concrete production, asphalt paving, and concrete, bridge, highway, and utility construction. Simon has strong local ties backed by global resources, focusing on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. 

Summary:     The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for effective management, analysis and problem resolution of the company's outstanding accounts and the application of payments.

This position is based in our Central Region office in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  In addition to focusing on A/R administration, the position will also assist with other related administrative duties to support the team.  The ideal candidate will have prior related experience, a customer focus with a willingness to follow-up on accounts for collection of payment, and be willing to perform a variety of administrative tasks to support overall team goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

•    Posts customer payments by recording check and credit card transactions 
•    Accurately records daily deposits and completes lien waivers as needed
•    Matches cash received to corresponding accounts receivable invoices in preparation of cash application on the accounts receivable subsystem
•    Runs accounts receivable reports, including end-of-month reporting, aging, customer statements, finance charge summaries, balance summaries, etc.
•    Identifies, investigates, and resolves past due invoices and any other reconciliation issues for overpayment, short payment, tax, discounts, etc., including follow-up and contacting customers for collection
•    Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit line
•    Maintains customer account file notes
•    Processes credit hold and release from credit hold status changes in system
•    Obtains credit and reference information for new customer credit applications
•    Provides W9 documentation to customers as needed
•    Supports accounting and administrative team in other areas as needed; performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education, Skills and Experience: 

•    High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    Associates degree in business, accounting, or finance preferred
•    Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience in receivables preferred; construction-related experience a plus
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
•    Ability/willingness to follow-up for collection on accounts, including communicating and interacting with customers in a professional manner
•    Ability to adapt to situations and work under pressure of deadlines
•    Experience using spreadsheet and accounting and database software; JD Edwards, JWS, and Command Alkon experience a plus

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 

•    Most work performed in an office environment; quiet to moderate noise level
•    Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds 
•    Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects and operate a computer
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Sitting for long periods (up to 8 hours or more) at a desk using a computer; with intermittent breaks
•    Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals and loud noise
•    Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required

Workplace Values Requirements:
•    Support, promote, and practice Simon core values, vision, and mission
•    Support, promote, and comply with Simon Code of Ethics, Workplace Conduct, Safety, and other established policies at all times
•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Align personal vision and goals with larger goals of the Company
•    Support continuous improvement to improve Simon processes, performance, safety, and overall success

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Simon is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to promoting diversity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to ensure that applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to their race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), immigration status, citizenship, genetic information, medical conditions, protected veteran status, uniform service member status, familial status, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  This Policy applies to aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here and here.  For notification on E-Verify click here and for information on Right to Work, click here. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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