Accounts Receivable

Ledgent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its finance team in Tampa, onsite. The role focuses on owning customer billing, collections, credit support, and cash application activities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of AR, billing, or credit experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. This temporary-to-hire position offers growth and close collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or credit-related experience.
• Knowledge of cash applications, customer account management, and B2B invoicing processes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.

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 accounts receivable processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Collections

Credit-related experience

Cash applications

Customer account management

B2B invoicing

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)
Compensation: Up to $55,000 annually
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Accounts Receivable Specialist

A growing organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its finance team. This role offers the opportunity 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 accounts receivable processes.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, or credit-related experience.
• Knowledge of cash applications, 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and delivering exceptional customer service while contributing to the success of the accounting team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.