Established General Contractor specializing in Insurance Restoration and Renovation seeks self motivated & detail oriented Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable individual to join our team. This office is fast paced, and ability to multi task necessary.

Overview: This position is responsible for contacting vendors, material suppliers and in some instances clients to not only make payments on our own outgoing bills, but also to arrange for clients to pay their invoices

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes weekly goals and objectives with manager/supervisor
• Mails invoices/statements to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
• Reviews terms of customer sales/service contracts and determines payment schedule.
• Confers with customers by telephone in attempt to determine payment schedule
• Sorts and files correspondence on sub contractor and material vendor invoices
• Prints, sorts and mails billing of outstanding account balances.
• Team player, and willing to cross train with other administrative staff
• Reviews delinquent accounts for forwarding to collection attorney Maintains daily and weekly activity reports
• Record notes for all significant changes in account status
• Encourage profitability while managing risk, on a daily basis, during invoice review and payment process
• Engage Controller in a timely manner, when necessary
• Prepare for and participate in A/R & A/P meetings, on a weekly basis
• Prepare construction liens and waivers
• Provide back up for reception when necessary
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements: Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Must have a strong understand of the Microsoft Office suite Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in Construction, Insurance Restoration and or REO related fields is a plus
• Experience with PSA or Quick Books is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive market based salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available

About F. Lax Construction

F. Lax Construction is your preferred restoration solution in time of disaster. Founded in 1946, we offer over six decades of restoration experience to repair devastation caused by fire, water, tornado and all natural or man-made disasters. As an emergency response-based company centrally located in Ferndale Michigan, F. Lax Construction provides 24-hour emergency restoration response to over 13 counties in Southeastern Michigan.
When faced with fire, water, smoke, or wind damage, the trained and experienced technical staff of F. Lax Construction will bring mitigation and restoration solutions to your door. There is no substitute for experience.
F. Lax Construction is a trusted industry leader due to our team of dedicated, trained, and experienced professionals. We work on-call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to restore your home or business to its pre-loss condition, all while protecting your valuable resources along the way. Only trained professionals know how to respond to the tough challenges of emergency restoration with fast-action and expertise. Our professionals are certified to do just this. We thrive under adverse conditions and tight deadlines to provide custom tailored services for your unique restoration situation. The result is a swift return to productivity.
With precision and accuracy, determination, and strength, we’ll deliver the immediate action and peace of mind you need after experiencing a disaster. Our team of certified and experienced professionals is equipped to respond to fire, water, wind, or natural disasters of any size with a proven approach and advanced technology.
We’ll work directly with your insurance company to coordinate every aspect of your claim. From its inception to completion, a personal project manager will help you explore your options and maintain a responsive relationship with your insurer throughout the process.

Pay: $52000 - $62000 / year

Supplemental pay:

• Other

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Job types: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Other

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site