Accounts Receivable Clerk

JOB TITLE:                   AR Clerk

DEPARTMENT:            Finance

LOCATION:                 Augusta, GA

TRAVEL:                      N/A

General Shale Brick is the legacy brand of General Shale established in 1928. The brand is available through nine production sites and 17 distribution centers across North America. The brand includes industry-renowned products including many popular colors and textures, which continue to be in high-demand for unique residential and commercial projects.

We foster an environment rooted in respect, entrepreneurship and an unwavering pursuit of excellence with every interaction and process we undertake by focusing on:

• Creating a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees
• Delivering world class service and innovative solutions to our customers through a diverse building product offering
• Driving profitable returns to our shareholders

For more information on our company visit our website at generalshale.com.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:       

• Process and post customer payments including checks, ACH, and credit card transactions.
• Confirm credit balances and process customer refunds.
• Speak with customers by phone and email to provide account balance and take payments.
• Perform account audits to ensure payments are applied correctly and applying credit balances as requested. Log deductions or overpayments on customer accounts as needed.
• Verify, enter and post transactions from the lockbox and local deposits.
• Assist with internal and external audits of receivables records.
• Help to accomplish our accounting and organization missions by completing related tasks as needed.
• Provide information to Customer Service and Sales team where appropriate regarding customer accounts.
• Process and enter billing discrepancy corrections on customer accounts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounts receivable policies and procedures.
• Protect customer and company information by keeping it confidential where necessary

EDUCATION:                    

• High school diploma
• Bachelors of Business - Accounting plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:      

• 2-3 years current account receivable experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing facility or construction environment a plus                

SKILLS REQUIRED:         

• Oracle R12 experience; SAP is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent analytical skills, problem solving, verbal and written skills required, ability to perform in a team environment.
• Reconciliation experience

JOB INFORMATION:

• 40 hours work week

General Shale offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance and Vacation plans. 

Learn more about General Shale and its comprehensive portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions for commercial and residential structures at generalshale.com. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V