Job Description

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

The Accounts Receivables Specialist I provides best-in-class customer service to both internal and external customers. A successful candidate will be dependable and have excellent organization and communication skills. You will also have a strong ability to handle a large volume and multi-task, while successfully assessing priorities, and analyzing problems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organization and be part of a dynamic culture that fosters a positive team environment with a family spirit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Responsible for processing monthly contract billings, change orders, invoices and releases.
▪ Complete billings timely based on contract billing schedule.
▪ Coordinate with Project Managers percentages to bill their jobs.
▪ Enter schedule of values and Accounting Labor Estimates from Project Managers.
▪ Communicate with customers regarding billings within expected timelines.
▪ Provide customers with lien releases and reconciliation of their accounts.
▪ Enter change order requests when received from Project Managers.
▪ Process and Reconcile change orders to job contract.
▪ Close jobs when complete and assure that final retentions are billed and collected in a timely manner.
▪ Maintain electronic job folders and hard copy file folders in filing cabinets for all original documentation.
▪ Pro-Actively Manage Accounts Receivable Collections to DSO goals
▪ Maintain collections by calling customers and developing relationships with them.
▪ Contact Delinquent accounts to resolve overdue payments.
▪ Attend collection meetings every two weeks ready to discuss the progress of your collection efforts.
▪ Pursue supplier conditional and unconditional releases to ensure timely payments from customers.
▪ Hit the collection goals every month.
▪ Support department as needed, including:
▪ Back up on front desk and phone duties as needed.
▪ In charge of ordering office supplies for department.
▪ Perform overtime work as required and requested by supervisor to meet department and company needs.

Key 30, 60, 90 Day Accomplishments:
▪ Determine billing requirements for each customer.
▪ Be proficient in Credit Card payments, running monthly reports, updating Databases.
▪ Be able to complete AR adjustments, provide Lien releases, and schedule meetings with PMs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field required
▪ 1 - 3 years of related experience (billing, accounts receivable, invoicing) and/or training preferred
▪ Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
▪ Spectrum program, or equivalent project/accounting software a plus

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.