Customer Relations Account Specialist/ Billing Specialist at AWP Safety — North Canton, OH

As the Customer Relations Account Specialist, this role is responsible for delivering excellence in service and contributing to the mission of protecting businesses, people and time. This role will focus on accurate and timely invoicing to our customers. This position is also responsible for ensuring all payments are received within the defined terms. The Customer Relations Account Specialist is responsible for collaboration across all levels to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invoice assigned customers timely and accurately
• Address billing questions and discrepancies timely
• Verify invoice procedures and validate customer contracts
• Ensure payments for assigned customers are received within terms by managing their open Accounts Receivables
• Communicate with internal and/or external customers
• Collaborate with the Field to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Act as a resource for other functions within AWP
• Provide training and support as requested
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers

Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years AR/Billing experience preferred
• Pay application, lien waiver, and contract management experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and terminology; strong math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outgoing & assertive personality – not afraid to approach individuals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred
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• Hours of operation are M-F, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• 44-48k
• 40-hour work week
• Primarily sedentary or working at a desk
• Occasionally lift and move 10-25 pounds
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Proficient literacy
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms