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Description

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in dam, geotechnical, geostructural, and tunnel engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities they live in, and support are a vital part of who we are and what we offer. Founded in 1956, Schnabel has experienced tremendous success and growth through its dedication to excellence in client service, high quality, and value-added solutions. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 10 Dams and Reservoirs Design Firm with over 700+ employees in 30 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life and disability. Engagement in Schnabel’s wellness program offers incentives for employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle, and the firm rewards employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Benefit options include:

+ Medical insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)

+ Short-term disability (100% company-paid)

+ Long-term disability

+ Supplemental life insurance

+ 401(k) and profit-sharing plan

+ Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

+ Bonus program

+ Paid time off

+ 9 Paid Holidays

+ Wellness program

+ Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Description:

Schnabel is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing corporate team in Glen Allen, VA. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will ensure the firm receives all necessary and timely payments from clients. The person in this role must cultivate and maintain a trustful relationship with clients and with professionals in the firm while guaranteeing timely payments on accounts. The Specialist will identify overdue payments, report collection activity, address client queries, and develop efficient collection processes. This position will report to the Senior Accountant.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

+ Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts.

+ Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes.

+ Manages portals and e-billing website logins while working with other employees and their access needs.

+ Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.

+ Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested including weekly aging and other various reports.

+ Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.

+ Perform accurate and timely reconciliations of accounts receivable and related accounts.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

+ At least three years of accounts receivable experience in a professional services firm preferred.

+ Outstanding customer/client service and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral form with professionals in the firm and with clients.

+ Exceptional attention to detail.

+ Understanding of accounting processes and procedures for billing and collections.

+ Negotiating skills with the ability to be assertive and persuasive.

+ Deadline-driven with excellent time management skills.

+ Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple competing priorities.

+ Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid or in office setting.

Other Requirements:

+ Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check

+ Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

The compensation range for this position is between $25/hr to $30/hr. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.