AR Specialist

Department:
S&R

Reports To:

Corporate Admin Team
 

Direct Reports:

None
 

Employee Ownership:
 

We take immense pride in being a 100% employee-owned company!
In 2014, our founder entrusted ownership of the business to the very individuals who contributed to its success, and today, more than 150 people proudly embrace their roles as employee-owners, reaping the rewards of shared ownership and fostering a thriving culture.  If you’re seeking a rewarding career opportunity with a dynamic company, you'll find our team fully committed and dedicated to shaping a prosperous future for each other and our clients.

Core Focus:
 

Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial maintenance and construction.

Core Values:

Be All In, Be Customer Centric, Own It & We Not Me.

Position Summary:
 

As an AR Specialist at Freedom Industries, you will be an integral finance team member responsible to set-up, bill, collect and provide financial support to PMs on all customer contracts and purchase orders. This opportunity will allow you to develop your skills as a finance professional in applying yourself to multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently, whilst learning about the construction industry in a dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
 

​Essential Functions

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• Lead by example in championing Freedom Industries Mission Statement and Core Values in daily duties.
   

• Create and manage project-related financial records including contract and job set-up, billing, and collections, change orders, job profitability analysis and reporting.
   

• Work closely with Project managers and operational team members to ensure accurate project finances and monitor budgets.
   

• Monitor AR aging and review, resolve and collect past due unpaid customer invoices.
   

• Review and reconcile customer accounts, documents, and information to ensure accuracy; identify and quickly resolve discrepancies and errors.
   

• Provide internal / external audit support as required.
   

• Ensure sales and use tax compliance across all areas of responsibility.
   

• Exceptional customer service, strong communication, and the ability to be analytical and multi-task are extremely important.

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Experience/Education/Other Requirements:
 

• Under-graduate degree in finance or accounting
   

• Preferred 1-3 years’ relevant experience in construction accounting
   

•  Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
   

• Experience / knowledge on finance accounting software
   

• Knowledge of NC sales and use tax legislation will be beneficial
   

• Working knowledge of the concepts and accounting principles of work-in-progress and revenue from contracts with customers
   

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
   

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment whist maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
   

• Experience in financial and bookkeeping processes and practices
   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to collaborate well with seasoned team members
   

• Sound planning and organizational skills
   

• Intrinsically motivated to deliver beyond what is expected

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​​Benefits:

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• 401(k)
   

• 401(k) matching
   

• Dental insurance
   

• Flexible spending account
   

• Health insurance
   

• Life insurance
   

• Paid time off
   

• Professional development assistance
   

• Retirement plan
   

• Tuition reimbursement
   

• Vision insurance