Sr. AR Operations Specialist

The Senior AR Operations Specialist will perform all Cash Application Specialist functions while supporting the Cash Application Supervisor in daily operations and other high-value activities for the team. This role serves as a subject matter expert, assisting with complex processing, banking operations, General Ledger activities, training, and workflow coordination to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy. This position does not directly supervise employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Assist in processing NSF and debit transactions from bank composites.
• Prepare and Post general ledger (GL) entries related to cash application activity. 
• Download banking composites for all subsidiaries. 
• Update Daily Cash Deposit Reports, as assigned, for the appropriate subsidiary(s).

• Assist in training new hires in all cash application aspects.

• Assist the Supervisor with month-end activities and account reconciliations

• Research and resolve complex posting discrepancies and payment exceptions. 

• Download aging report for the team 

• Assist supervisor in Performing daily review of outstanding balance to post by analyzing the Cash Deposit Report for all manual daily deposits by Subsidiary, cash tracker for daily activity, and planning for remaining payments requiring posting.

• Assist Supervisor in monitoring daily workload distribution and processing deadlines

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully; however, in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications. 

Education, Training, Certifications: 

• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or similar; preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 3 years relevant work experience in accounts receivables and cash applications, highly preferred.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures, preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers, and board of directors.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office, required. 
• 2 years of professional computer skills 
• 2 years ERP/CRM systems; Timberline Sage 300 CRE, preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. 
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.  Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, work alone and with others. Employee will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.  Employee will rarely be required to travel. 

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you!  

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.  Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states. 

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity 
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.