ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST in Cincinnati, Ohio at Controls Center Inc

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for assisting with the entire invoice to payment process, including the consistent application of a credit policy, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses. They will play a critical role in accounts receivable payment processing and related duties, as well as collection activities. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will join our mission to “Make the tech in the truck more efficient” and embraces our vision to “Enhance lives through solutions.”

Johnstone Supply is a leading wholesale supplier to the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. We are currently seeking a highly qualified customer solutions-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist.

We pride ourselves on our customer service, technical support and professionalism. Our company is privately owned and part of the largest wholesale cooperative in the nation. Johnstone provides approximately 60,000 parts to consumers including the latest technology in HVAC/R equipment and motors. Johnstone has 375 stores nationwide and sales of over

$1.8 billion with five major distribution centers strategically located throughout the country. Our company is known for its exceptional service and our employees are known for their technical knowledge. We have four branches located in Southwest Ohio, five in Indiana, four in Kentucky, seven in Western Pennsylvania, and one in West Virginia. We have immediate openings for well-qualified, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction as we continue to grow our business.

Core Values:

♥ Honesty – We keep our promises, are truthful, and instill confidence

♥ Excellence – We passionately deliver exceptional experiences

♥ Accountability – We are all accountable and strive for results

♥ Respect – We value others, care about people, and treat them respectfully

♥ Teamwork – We work together to provide solutions internally and externally

• Building Trust – Interacts with everyone in a way that gives them confidence in personal and company intentions
• Customer Focus – Listens to customers and addresses issues while maintaining supportive customer relationships
• Productivity – Strives to consistently achieve excellence in performance and maintains focus in the face of obstacles
• Adaptability – Changes approach when necessary to achieve goals and adjusts style as needed to the situation at hand
• Cooperation – Uses tact to maintain effective work relationships with coworkers and stakeholders

• Accurately applies customer payments on accounts to corresponding invoices
• Contact customers regarding overdue balances to minimize bad debt losses
• Resend invoices to customers on an as needed basis
• Assist internal and external customers with basic invoice corrections (PO#, tax exempt issues, etc.)
• Setup new cash account customers
• Work with customers to ensure an accurate authorized buyer list is maintained

• Sense of Urgency – Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks with a sense of precision
• Results Oriented – Maintains focus and perseveres in the face of obstacles and prioritizes tasks based on importance

• 2+ years of receivable experience and proficient in accounting or relevant field
• High School education
• Have a thorough knowledge of credit-related laws and considerable experience with customer negotiations.
• Ability to perform basic business math functions and has intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Proven success in building relationships with customers, employees and the general public
• Handle Customer and internal situations, which are sometimes stressful or time critical
• High performer in prioritizing tasks and able to pay close attention to details

• We offer a team-oriented, energetic environment
• Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental and Vision Plans)
• Competitive salary
• Strong company values
• Company outings
• Work from Home Options available
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

If your experiences and skill set are a great match for this opportunity, we would love to talk with you!