Accounts Receivable Representative - Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation : Job Details

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share.

The primary goal of the Accounts Receivable Representative is to provide the stockholder with superior customer service while addressing any and all needs pertaining to payment issues surrounding LMC invoices. They will also be tasked with applying the stockholders' payments in an efficient and timely manner. This position requires work in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays, as well as the first Monday of each month.

• Communicate and build strong relationships with dealer account contacts to help identify, address, and resolve reasons for overdue payment while providing exceptional customer service.
• Accurately and efficiently apply dealer payments to ensure dealer AR statements are correct.
• Interact with vendors and purchasing departments to provide timely resolution of past due invoices and reconciliation of unidentified payments/deductions.
• Keep continuous communication with AR Management regarding unusual large past due issues.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• 2-4 years of related experience in a business environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with spreadsheet applications, accounting systems, and previous exposure to customer service situations.
• Excellent accounting and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service focus and skill set.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external contacts, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to learn the automated systems used by LMC and customers/dealers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and initiate work.
• Maintain a positive and open mindset.
• Strong math aptitude including the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and work accurately with numbers.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel and Word).
• Ability to create spreadsheet applications with basic formulas.

LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is experiencing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. The average tenure of LMC staff is fifteen years or more, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and pride in our customer-focused culture. Being part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that supports locally owned, independent businesses is truly rewarding.

• Incentive programs for all employees
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance Along with Short & Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Tuition Assistance
• Walking distance to the train station and local eateries
• Employee team building, company gatherings, and participation in various charity events
• Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA