Accounts Receivable Specialist II at Generac in Waukesha, WI

We are Energy Systems, the leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.

With an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers, Energy Systems is one of the longest existing Generac Industrial Distributors in the United States. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s receivables, including cash collections, customer file setup/maintenance, and posting payments to the accounting system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices to facilitate payment.
• Deposit payments received from customers, post them to customer accounts in the accounting system.
• Set up new customers in the accounting system and maintain customer records as needed.
• Review credit applications from new customers and set credit limits.
• Work with customers to set up payment plans as needed.
• Prepare lien waivers for customers.
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience handling collections/accounts receivable in a professional environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable in near-paperless environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience handling collections/accounts receivable in a professional environment.

Level of Independence: This position acts under the guidance of the Finance Leader.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”