Accounts Receivable Clerk

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily
• Assure that invoices are correct and make corrections as needed
• Resolve discrepancies among management and sales team
• Work closely with credit manager to collect on past due accounts
• Maintain relationships with customers while collecting payments
• Make customers aware of any past due accounts
• File intents, liens, and waivers
• Create new accounts and verify credit
• Assist with any projects and tasks required by the Credit Director
• Meet month end deadlines

Other Competencies:

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and solve problems
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in credit or accounts receivable
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting procedures

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 80%
• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to prepare customer payments, financial documents, etc.
• Constantly works in indoor office environment

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
• Must be able to manage stress level depending on projects and deadlines
• Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously
• Must be able to receive and process financial information
• Must feel comfortable discussing past due accounts with customers
• Must be motivated to learn new processes and aspects of the business

Company benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer