Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Building Center Inc.

Title:Accounts Receivable Specialist
Reports to:Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Department: General Office
Work Location: Pineville NC

Summary:

Responsible for managing and processing incoming payments ensuring accurate financial records and maintaining positive customer relationships. This role involves invoicing payment collection reconciling accounts and resolving billing discrepancies.

Job Duties:

• Generate and distribute invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are collected on schedule.
• Process incoming payments including checks ACH transfers and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any discrepancies or payment issues.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Work with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports for management.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in accounts receivable billing or a related finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks SAP NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Preferred Education and Experience

Physical Demands and Requirements
This position requires the employee to sit and/or stand for most of the day. Constant hearing seeing talking communicating reading writing and typing in an indoor environment.

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Benefits:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in Charlotte in 1977 The Building Center Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later we remain family-owned and family-driven guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas we deliver consistent reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:

• South Carolina:Easley Columbia Holly Hill Georgetown Newberry
• North Carolina:Rock Hill Boone Monroe Ocean Isle Beach Pineville Gastonia Greensboro and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices architectural trends and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials we provide a full range of manufacturing supportincluding truss plants in North and Central North Carolina millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros and custom fabrication in Pineville where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring cabinetry mantles and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is at its heart a people businessbuilt on relationships trust and hard work. Our values of service integrity and dependability guide us in every interaction whether were serving customers supporting our communities or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center you become part of a company with deep roots a bold vision and a culture where you can grow contribute and make a real impact. Together were not just delivering materialswere helping to build communities futures and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or .