Accounts Receivable Accountant

GEMCO Constructors, founded in July of 2014, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. GEMCO is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems and service contractor providing comprehensive design and build solutions for its customers throughout the United States. GEMCO is coast to coast holding engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications within 30+ states.

Position Summary

Under supervision from the Director of Accounting, the Accounts Receivable Accountant will be responsible for providing essential financial, administrative, and clerical services within our finance department. This role entails processing accounts and incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies and procedures to ensure accuracy in all transactions. The Account Receivable Accountant will play a crucial role in reconciling accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and facilitating timely payments from clients.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare bills, invoices, and post deposits accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in clients' billing issues promptly and accurately.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients courteously and professionally.
• Generate weekly reports detailing accounts receivable status for review by management.

Traits/Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own time to achieve deadlines
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Resourceful
• Decisive
• Must take initiative

Requirements

• Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or accountant, demonstrating a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• Ability to calculate, post, and mange accounting figures and financial records accurately and efficiently.
• Must have Excel knowledge (as well as Word/Outlook)
• Job costing experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

• Primarily in an office environment.
• May be required to travel occasionally as needed.
• Periodic weekend or evening work is possible.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why at GEMCO Constructors we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy and feel secure.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our core values are "DECISIVENESS, DEPENDABILITY, INITIATIVE, RESOURCEFULNESS and FLEXIBILITY".

• DECISIVENESS - Recognizing and acting on key factors to finalize important decisions.
• DEPENDABILITY - Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
• INITIATIVE - Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
• RESOURCEFULLNESS - Effectively utilizing the people and tools available to overcome challenges.
• FLEXIBILITY - Willingness to change plans or ideas to benefit the greater good.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.