A/R Specialist

Location: SCP Fort Myers, FL - 052; 8030 Supply Drive. Fort Myers, FL 33912.

Pay: $18 / hour and up to $2,500 through our performance bonuses.

Work Hours: M/F. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The A/R Specialist collects branch receivables, records payments to customers' accounts and maintains accounts receivable records and collection performance.

On a daily basis our A/R Specialist:

• Accurately posts all payments to customer accounts daily.

• Generates and balances cash receipt journals, cash sales register and bank deposits and faxes daily transmittal sheets to Covington daily.

• Prepares daily cash deposits and completes cash control sheet daily. Makes bank deposits daily.

• Enters finalized cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer.

• Ensures all invoices are generated to customers daily.

• Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.

• Processes daily credit card deposits.

• Makes and maintains copies of all deposits, checks and remittance advices in branch files.

• Processes credit applications, check references and conducts credit investigations in a timely manner.

• Obtains proper branch management and regional credit management approval for credit applications. Enters new accounts into system under new account maintenance.

• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.

• Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks.

• Collects all past due balances. Communicates status of accounts to branch manager and regional credit manager.

• Releases or rejects from credit hold those accounts exceeding the established credit limit, or those accounts with balances greater than 31-60 days, or 61 plus days.

• Assigns uncollected NSF checks to the District Attorney and remits information to regional credit manager.

• Answers accounts receivable telephone inquiries and follow up.

• Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts.

• Develops positive working relationships with customers and branch personnel.

• Assists with special projects as required.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Associates degree or six months to one year related experience and/or training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before customers and employees of organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Looking to work for the best in the industry?

Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here - at POOLCORP - Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered "safety-sensitive" and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

To apply, please email david.appleby@poolcorp.com

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