Accounts Receivable Specialist

2 weeks ago


La Porte, Texas, United States Turtle and Hughes Full time
Position Overview

Why Choose Turtle and Hughes?

Are you eager to become part of a dynamic organization that values respect, teamwork, and diversity? At Turtle and Hughes, you will contribute significantly to our mission of understanding, learning, and assisting every client in need. With a workforce exceeding 900 across North America, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. Our culture fosters innovation, education, and accountability, ensuring a workplace where Everyone Matters. We believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual, and our goal is to cultivate an environment that enables our team members to thrive. This philosophy has shaped our century-long history and established us as one of the leading independent electrical industrial distributors in the nation.

Role Responsibilities

Turtle and Hughes is in search of a skilled individual for the Credit Associate position. This entry-level role involves:

  • Engaging with clients regarding outstanding balances
  • Communicating with clients or sales representatives about partially paid or disputed invoices
  • Following up with overdue clients to secure payments
  • Reviewing and addressing orders placed on credit hold
  • Mitigating delinquency and minimizing bad debt losses through regular credit assessments
  • Building relationships with clients to enhance customer service
  • Utilizing lien and bond regulations as necessary to assist in collections
  • Providing support for credit and collection activities across designated branches
  • Ensuring timely communication with clients for payment requests
  • Gaining familiarity with applicable state tax regulations
  • Continuously reviewing aging reports
  • Making recommendations to restrict accounts when appropriate
  • Verifying that credit limits assigned to current clients are justified and defensible
  • Establishing and maintaining a systematic follow-up process

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred; however, a combination of relevant experience in credit management within the construction and industrial equipment sectors may be considered.
  • Strong grasp of root cause analysis and process enhancement principles
  • Effective negotiation abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Excellent time management capabilities
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks
  • Knowledge of construction or building materials is advantageous

Benefits Offered

We provide a competitive benefits package, which includes:

  • 401(k) plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Days
  • Employee Discounts

About Turtle and Hughes

Established in 1923, Turtle and Hughes is a fourth-generation, family-owned business and one of the largest independent electrical and industrial distributors in the United States. Our headquarters are located in New Jersey, and our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches nationwide. We are a significant player in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction sectors. Turtle and Hughes is proud to be recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work in 2023 and ranks second among the state's top privately held, women-owned companies.

Commitment to Diversity

Turtle and Hughes is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.



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