Contractor Billing and Collections Specialist

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.

What You'll Do

To perform this job successfully, you will have the following responsibilities as a part of your day:

• Review contracts for billing milestones/progress payments/instructions, and special conditions.
• Coordinate and prepare customer billings and any supporting documents or spreadsheets in-compliance with contractual requirements.
• Build strong positive relationships with external customers by providing a level of customer service that instills confidence that issues will be resolved in a timely fashion and in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Research and resolve any customer billing issues and/or questions in a manner that meets or exceeds their expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing internal systems confirming job status, reviewing job files and contractual obligations, reviewing cash application, and reconciling jobs.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the team to ensure that potential billing issues or payment delays are properly escalated and resolved.
• Research and resolve all billing related questions that arise.
• Manage the collection of outstanding invoices so that payment is received promptly and foster an environment where customers have an excellent end-to-end billing experience.
• Maintaining a clean and up-to-date Accounts Receivable aging is essential to fulfilling this job mandate. The candidate must be able to promptly and proactively identify customer billing issues, prioritize and resolve the issues, and ensure the accurate application of customer payments to corresponding invoices.
• Make collections calls on past due accounts to include communicating to departments that can resolve customer issues resulting in payment of past due amounts.
• Assist Rite-Hite and the Accounting/Finance Department in any reasonable capacity required.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred & 3+ years of construction billing and collections experience
• Strong Excel skills, ability to work with a variety of software products
• JD Edwards ERP system experience a PLUS
• Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work accordingly
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team-player with a can do attitude

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What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.