Regional A/R Specialist

Location: SPP Knoxville, TN - 421A; 2815 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

Pay: Up to $22 / hour

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

Collects multiple sales center receivables, records payments to customers’ accounts and maintains accounts receivable records and collection performance by performing the following duties.

On a daily basis our Regional A/R Specialist:

• Accurately posts all payments from customers to their accounts in a timely manner.

• Generates and balances cash receipt journals, cash sales register and bank deposits; and faxes daily transmittal sheets to the Covington Cash Management Department.

• Processes daily cash deposits and completes cash control sheet daily. Makes bank deposits daily.

• Ensures all invoices are generated to customers on a daily basis.

• Processes daily credit card deposits.

• Processes credit applications, checks references and conducts credit investigations in a timely manner. Obtains proper sales center management and regional credit management approval for credit applications. Enters new accounts into system under new account maintenance.

• Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payments, charge backs, returns, and bad checks.

• Collects all past due balances and communicates status of accounts to sales center manager and regional credit manager.

• Releases or rejects from credit hold those accounts exceeding the established credit limit or those accounts greater than 31-60 days, or over 60 days.

• Assigns uncollected NSF checks to the District Attorney and remits information to the regional credit manager.

• Answers accounts receivable telephone inquiries and follows up on unresolved issues.

• Develops positive working relationships with customers and sales center personnel.

• Performs any directly related appropriate duties assigned by the Regional Credit Manager or the sales center manager.

• Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Business related discipline and two years experience in A/R and Credit & Collections.

• Knowledge of collection laws and cash reconciliation.

• Computer skills including the use of MS Office programs.

• Able to perform business math such as percentages, ratios, discounts and interests.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

To apply, email [email protected] 

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