Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the Building Control Systems WattStopper Team in Richardson, TX.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage the collection of account receivables in compliance with established policies.

This includes account reconciliation, backlog management, credit limit management, and assisting Sales Operations with dispute resolution and customer communication.

Timely releasing of order holds. Provide key direction for internal and external customers to ensure the timely processing of orders while providing prudent management of investment in accounts receivables.

What Will You Do?

• Prepares weekly customer trial balances and internal reporting.
• Process customer cash collections and deposits within the terms and conditions of the company.
• Researches and resolves payment issues such as chargeback’s, unauthorized deductions, and policy compliance.
• Manage the efficient collections of assigned accounts within the terms and conditions of the company.
• Develops and implements policies for billing, collections, and cash applications.
• Maintains constant communication and builds relationships via phone and email conversation with dealer personnel.
• There will be regular interaction with many internal teams for dispute resolution and collection of accounts receivable items in a timely manner.
• Recommend ways to improve processes to avoid future collection issues.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education :

in accounting, finance or related, or equivalent experience.

Experience :

Minimum 4 years in accounting or related

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

• Good working knowledge of economics, finance, accounting, sales, and marketing.
• Must be able to work independently. Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment is a must.
• Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Must have strong customer service orientation.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management and related communications software.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.

Company Info

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.

Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA : LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries.

For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions / sector : Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.

We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries.

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network.

LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit

About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more.

Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work.

BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer