Parts Specialist and Accounts Receivable Assistant - Grand Rapids

Morrison Industrial Equipment is looking for a Parts Specialist and Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their Morrison General Motors team at 701 36th Street, Grand Rapids, MI. 

This is an onsite desk position, performing customer support tasks for our main customer, General Motors. This includes communicating with fleet managers, technicians, and vendors via email and phone. Aside from parts ordering, you will be mainly responsible for handling the accounts receivable for the GM Team. This requires great communication skills via email and phone, and a strong sense of urgency.

Compensation starts between $18-20/hour, depending on experience. This position can expect semi-annual raises after the first year. 

This is a full-time onsite position, with first-shift hours, Monday-Friday. 

 Four weeks of one-on-one training is provided upon hire. This training is PAID. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future. 

• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 

• Have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License. 

• Must be able to pass a drug test. 

• Highschool diploma or GED.  

• 2+ years of customer service. 

• Some experience in Booking Keeping, Accounts Receivables, or General Accounting. 

• Proficient and comfortable with Excel and Microsoft Suite 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Base knowledge of the industry or experience with sourcing and ordering parts.  

• 2+ years of experience in heavy equipment, manufacturing, material handling, or automotive industry. Specifically in parts, and part lookups.   
• Associates degree or higher in accounting or related fields.  

Desired Characteristics: 

• Growth minded and an ability to evolve and adapt when receiving new information and coaching. 

• Process oriented with preference to repetitive work.  

• Strong attention to detail. 

• A self-starter that prioritizes tasks and keeps themselves organized and engaged.  

• Self-motivated and dependable team player – willing to work with others to meet the common goal of supplying the customers’ needs. 

• Creative problem solver – readiness and ability to solve logistical problems with creativity and critical thinking. 

• Customer relationship skills and understanding how to maintain customer accounts. 

• Mechanically inclined, able to read diagrams, manuals, and part breakdowns. 

• Intermediate level computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

• Experience with accounts receivable.  

Daily Tasks: 

• Communicating with customers and vendors through email and phone.  

• Sourcing and ordering spare parts for forklifts and other mobile equipment.  

• Order processing, receiving, and tracking. You will be responsible for ensuring that parts are correctly ordered and delivered to their respected location. Invoicing the customer and providing status reports weekly.  

• Run A/R Reports Daily. Utilize information to make decisions and receive and process payments. 

• Updating and managing monthly billing summaries. 

• Daily follow up with customers for payment. 

• Problem solving: Working on your own and in a team environment to fulfill customer needs. 

Our Benefits:
We offer health, dental, vision, FSA options, life, and disability insurance available on the first day of employment. In addition to this, after 90 days of employment, we also offer a generous paid time off schedule, paid holidays, a retirement plan with match 50% of the first 6% you contribute, up to $2,500 per year. You will also be able to enjoy perks such as employee referral incentives, wellness program, and an employee assistance program.
 

Morrison Industries is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. 

Please visit our website www.morrison-ind.com and find us on Facebook to learn more about our company. Thank you for your consideration of this opportunity! 

Located at 701 36th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49548