Accounts Receivable Specialist

About us

Crimson Renewable Energy and its subsidiary SeQuential Biodiesel are producers of renewable transportation fuels; specifically, we are the largest producer of biodiesel in California and Oregon. Crimson customers ranging from major oil companies such as Chevron, Valero, and Philips 66 to truck stop operators such as Pilot Flying J and Love’s count on Crimson as a reliable and consistent supplier of ultra-low carbon biodiesel.

Additionally, Crimson’s subsidiary SeQuential Environmental Services is one of the largest providers of used cooking oil and interceptor collection services in the Pacific Northwest and California.

Since commencing biodiesel production in Oregon in 2007 and in California in late 2011, Crimson and its SeQuential Biodiesel subsidiary have grown to become market leaders in the California and Oregon alternative fuels market, which combined represent the largest market for biodiesel in the United States. Our mission is to build a better energy model by making responsible, local, bioproducts.

Crimson currently employs over 250 people, and is a privately owned, closely-held company. Throughout its growth trajectory, Crimson has held onto its startup culture characterized by the pursuit of excellence combined with an emphasis on customer responsiveness, integrity, strong work ethic, teamwork, and accountability at all levels. In summary, we work very hard to do a better job than our competitors in operational and back-office execution and managing the myriad market and commodity risks inherent in our business.

Position Overview

This position is a part of the Accounting Team supporting the Crimson Renewable Energy organization. The AR Specialist is responsible for preparing customer sales orders and invoices, posting payments to customer accounts, and preparing supporting documentation. The position supports transactional related regulatory reporting for renewable fuels sales made to CRE’s customers.

While training will be provided on the software we use, previous experience using ERP or CRM systems will be helpful. The candidate we choose must have intermediate skills with MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook).

Essential Functions

• Accurately prepare and process sales orders and customer invoices working closely with the trading and logistics teams
• Ensure that each customer shipment is correctly invoiced in a timely manner and that all related additional documentation is properly prepared and sent to customer
• Accurately apply complex pricing and other transaction components that are unique to individual customers
• Prepare semi-monthly customer account reconciliations and statements
• Provide complete and accurate transaction documents to customers and the regulatory group in support of federal and state reporting requirements
• Responsible for collecting open receivable balances timely and efficiently. Maintain detailed accurate files and notes regarding collection efforts. Initiate adequate follow-up with customers and fellow employees in a timely manner

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet. Advanced Excel capabilities a plus
• Must be able to successfully pass Drug and Alcohol pre-employment and on-going screening
• 2 to 4 years of accounting / accounts receivable / finance / collections / customer service-related experience
• Must be a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and customer service focus
• Must be very organized and possess strong attention to detail
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with customers, co-workers and operating personnel
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks under stringent deadlines
• Seeks progressively more challenging tasks in a development-oriented culture
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Fast typing and data entry skills
• Complete special projects/assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, and carry materials under 30 pounds daily

• Ability to spend several, contiguous hours working on a computer

• Ability to work in varied offices, warehouses, truck yards, and public venues

Work Environment & Travel

The AR Specialists’ office is located in Denver, CO. The headquarters is light, open, and business casual. However, due to the COVID Pandemic, employees are currently working remotely from their homes. There will be minimal need to travel to other Company locations.

This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job classification. This document is not, however, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. The company has the right to add, revise, or delete job duties (and subsequently information within this document) at any time.

The company is both Equal Opportunity, and At Will. The company does not discriminate on basis of age, race, sex, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation. Either the company or Employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legally permissible reason. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified candidates/employees with disabilities.