GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following are the usual major job duties and represents a multi-skilled requirement to effectively interact with customers, vendors, management, customer service, and warehouse personnel.

• Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date, and accurate manner.
• Polite and persuasive communication skills, keeping an excellent relationship with all external and internal parties
• Maintain a positive relationship with existing customers and vendors.
• Detail minded and organized

Back up AR

• Process all payments, including credit card transactions.
• Prepare, verify, and process daily customer invoices including drop shipments.
• Mail service charges and statements monthly.
• Process all mail.

Back up AP

• Process and file purchase order receivers and packing lists into online filing system (MaxRecall)
• Audit and process invoices for payment in Concur, as needed.
• Handle processing of customer drop shipments.
• Process all defect PORM’s.
• Request, verify, and maintain vendor files, including W-9 and ACH forms.

• Maintain all accounting records by making copies, filing documents.
• Assist Office Manager.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all personnel.
• May require heavy lifting.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work area, and perform other work as directed.

Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in credit or accounts receivable

Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting procedures.

Demonstrated ability to meet month end deadline.

Must be comfortable on the phone discussing past due accounts with customers.

Must be willing to follow-up.

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks a must.

Accounting degree a plus.

Be willing to work in a team environment in order to get the job done.

Must be motivated to learn new aspects of business and take on more responsibility.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in stationary position 80%

Frequently, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.

Must be able to communicate with team and management to exchange accurate information in these situations Constantly working in office environment

Mental Demands:

Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks

Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines

Must be able to multitask

Must be able to quickly receive and analyze financial information

Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

401k

Paid holidays & vacation days

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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