Accounts Receivable

Ledgent-Finance-; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance-'s client, a growing manufacturing organization in Clearwater, seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to own billing, collections, credit support, and cash applications within the finance team.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating with procurement and invoicing portals, resolving discrepancies, and reporting to finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or credit-related experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or related environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sales tax exemptions, customer account management, and B2B invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing, payment processing, cash applications, and account reconciliation activities.
• Perform collections efforts and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Support customer credit reviews by gathering financial information and assisting with risk assessments.
• Monitor customer account compliance documentation, including tax exemption certificates and related records.
• Coordinate with customer procurement and invoicing portals to ensure accurate billing submissions and payment tracking.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and account inquiries.
• Assist with reporting and provide account status updates to finance leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement of AR processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable (JN -082026-428343) Clearwater, Florida

Salary: USD50000 - USD55000 per year

Accounts ReceivableSpecialist

Location: Clearwater, FL (Onsite)
Compensation: Up to $55,000 annually
Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an Accounts ReceivableSpecialist to join its finance team. This role offers the chance to work closely with leadership while taking ownership of customer billing, collections, credit support, compliance administration, and cash application activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing, payment processing, cash applications, and account reconciliation activities.


• Perform collections efforts and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances.


• Support customer credit reviews by gathering financial information and assisting with risk assessments.


• Monitor customer account compliance documentation, including tax exemption certificates and related records.


• Coordinate with customer procurement and invoicing portals to ensure accurate billing submissions and payment tracking.


• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and account inquiries.


• Assist with reporting and provide account status updates to finance leadership.


• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement of AR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent professional experience preferred.


• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or credit-related experience.


• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or related environments strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of sales tax exemptions, customer account management, and B2B invoicing processes.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary up to $55,000


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) plan


• Career growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization


• Exposure to executive leadership and advancement potential within the accounting function

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working in a manufacturing-focused environment where accuracy and customer service are equally valued.