Company Overview:

Croell, Inc. is a family-owned regional construction company with over 100 multi-state locations. We are a major producer of ready-mix concrete in 10 states; we mine and process sand and gravel aggregate in 8 states, and perform concrete and asphalt road construction in the Midwest and Wyoming. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) employer!

Position Overview:

Based out of our corporate office in New Hampton, Iowa, the AR Accountant will focus on Customer Credit and Collections responsible for the end-to-end process for multi-state credit, collections, and customer maintenance for all customers. The ideal candidate will have previous credit and accounts receivable experience, be detail and deadline-oriented, and excel in both the technical and customer service communication for accounts receivable, credit, and collections. This is a full-time position, will report to the Head of Accounts Receivable, and has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Liz at 641-229-8164.

Incentive(s):

• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
  
• $200 Annual Clothing Stipend

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Timely process credit applications to determine and validate credit capacity via credit reports, credit references, and other best-in-class resources.
• Manage customer information – Maintain accounts and credit notes. Coordinate Aging and collections
• Differentiate state requirements for notices and collection
• Verify and process lien waivers
• Investigate and resolve issues in billing, customer or cash payments, and sales tax
• Strong communication skills to answer questions from both internal managers and outside customers
• Coordinate with operations staff reporting, tracking, and collecting balances owed
• Assist with the collection of checks returned for insufficient funds
• Assist in establishing and following policy for customer accounts and COD customers
• Communication and tracking of all collection efforts (Letters, phone calls, aging report review, etc.)
• Experience with small claims, garnishments, and mechanics liens
• Monitor projects to determine pre-lien notice requirements
• Review, understand, and sometimes negotiate contract payment terms
• Cross-train on all Accounts Receivable processes for understanding internal procedures
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and management

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment background check and drug test
• Two-year degree or equivalent experience
• Credit and Collection experience a plus
• Accounting experience desirable including state sales tax
• Deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations
• Good negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn in-house software applications
• Strong communication skills with customers as well as company personnel, both verbal and written

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions are:

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling
• Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing

Croell, Inc. Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wage Based on experience
• Health – Dental – Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Bereavement Pay
• Potential for Advancement