Accounting Assistant – Accounts Receivable, Collections

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | Accounts Receivable & Collections | Bordner Home Improvement

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Bordner Home Improvement, located in Kansas City, MO. Bordner is a family-owned and operated home improvement company with 40 years of experience, valuing ownership and high standards in their work. This role is critical to maintaining smooth financial operations by ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments and supporting general accounting functions. We are looking for someone who is organized, persistent, and not afraid to proactively pursue overdue balances.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Kansas City, MO
• Pay: $22 hourly
• Team: Works closely with Coordinators, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounting teams.
• Mission: Owns accounts receivable and collections to secure timely payments and support the company’s financial health.
• Tech Stack: Excel, accounting systems, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable: Own daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, account reconciliation, and managing outstanding balances.
• Collections: Proactively pursue past-due accounts through phone calls, emails, and consistent follow-up to secure payment commitments.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate billing disputes, payment discrepancies, and account issues, collaborating with internal teams to find solutions.
• Accounting Support: Reconcile accounts, assist with month-end accounting tasks, and enter accurate financial information into company systems.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of collection efforts, customer communications, payment arrangements, and confidential financial information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent, with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, bookkeeping, or a related field; proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; confident and assertive in discussing overdue balances; persistent and results-driven in resolving outstanding payments; professional under pressure.
• Bonus: An associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field; 2+ years of accounting or collections experience; experience managing past-due accounts and making outbound collection calls; experience with AR aging reports, payment arrangements, account reconciliations, payroll, commissions, or job costing; experience with accounting software or ERP systems; construction or home improvement industry experience.