Accounts Receivable Specialist in Omaha, NE at Valmont Careers

Date Posted: 9/30/2025

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15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the Accounts Receivable functions and cash applications within the Valmont Shared Services Accounting Department. The Accounts Receivable Specialist possess the technical aptitude and ability to effectively identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.  The ability to communicate effectively with various levels throughout the organization, as well as, with external customers is essential. The incumbent will be responsible for applying payments timely and accurately, working with personal across multiple sites to transfer funds and communicate that information, and balancing it all on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:

  • This individual contributor position reports into the Accounting Supervisor and has no reports
  • No travel is required for this position
  • Hybrid schedule with the ability to report to the office 2-3 days per week
  • Post customer payments to open account receivable items by recording payments via SAGE 100
  • Research mismatched receipts and other discrepancies, as identified
  • Balance cash receipts daily for each business units supported
  • Reconcile subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable to general ledger at the end of the month
  • Ability to operate a personal computer (software - MS Office), 10 key calculator, and other office equipment
  • Basic data entry and keyboarding skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
  • Above average attention to detail and accuracy in working with numbers

Other Important Details about the Role:

  • Assist other locations in reconciling accounts receivable accounts, as needed
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of customer data files
  • Respond timely to customers concerns and inquiries
  • Correctly input all related data; i.e. account numbers, invoice numbers, invoice dates, etc.
  • Communicate in a pleasant and timely fashion with personnel within the organization and with customers to resolve billing discrepancies, issues related to payments, or other issues as they arise

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or High School diploma and 2+ years of work/educational experience
  • Working knowledge of general Accounts Receivable practices
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and follow instructions
  • Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various levels throughout the organization
  • Passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results 

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business
  • Experience in a credit and/or collections role
  • Knowledge of accounting software: SAGE, SAP, IFS or QAD  

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

  • 401k retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off

  • Employer paid life insurance

  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

  • Work Life Support

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.