Accounts Receivable

Ledgent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company in the Clearwater/Feather Sound area to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership and offers ownership of customer billing, collections, credit analysis, customer portal management, and compliance-related processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, or credit administration.
• Background supporting B2B customers in a manufacturing, distribution, or product-based environment is highly preferred.
• Experience managing customer portals and electronic invoicing platforms.
• Knowledge of resale certificates, sales tax exemptions, and compliance documentation.
• Strong communication, organized with attention to detail, and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership with customer credit evaluations using credit reports.
• Manage customer portals, invoice submissions, payment tracking, and portal troubleshooting.
• Maintain resale certificates and sales tax exemption documents.
• Assist with tariff-related accounting and compliance activities.
• Generate and process customer invoices with accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Process virtual credit card payments, merchant transactions, and cash applications.
• Conduct collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Communicate billing questions and payment status with customers.
• Support process improvements and reporting to improve AR efficiency and cash flow.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Billing & Invoicing

Credit Analysis

Collections

Customer Portal Management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company in the Clearwater/Feather Sound area to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership and offers the opportunity to take ownership of customer billing, collections, credit analysis, customer portal management, and compliance-related processes. The company is growing, and this position offers a clear path toward future advancement into an Accounts Receivable Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company in the Clearwater/Feather Sound area to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with executive leadership and offers the opportunity to take ownership of customer billing, collections, credit analysis, customer portal management, and compliance-related processes. The company is growing, and this position offers a clear path toward future advancement into an Accounts Receivable Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership with customer credit evaluations by reviewing commercial credit reports and assessing domestic and international trade risk.
• Manage customer portals, including invoice submissions, payment tracking, compliance requests, and troubleshooting portal-related issues.
• Maintain and validate resale certificates and sales tax exemption documentation.
• Assist with tariff-related accounting and compliance activities.
• Generate and process customer invoices while ensuring billing accuracy and timely delivery.
• Process virtual credit card payments, merchant transactions, and cash applications.
• Conduct collections activities and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding billing questions, payment status, and compliance requirements.
• Support process improvements and reporting initiatives to enhance overall AR efficiency and cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, or credit administration.
• Background supporting B2B customers in a manufacturing, distribution, or product-based environment is highly preferred.
• Experience managing customer portals and electronic invoicing platforms.
• Knowledge of resale certificates, sales tax exemptions, and compliance documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and executive leadership.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

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.