Accounts Receivable (Construction Industry)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Ocala, FL is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist for a full-time, long-term role. The position handles high-volume AR (100+ invoices daily), reports to the Controller, and supports cash flow and customer relations in a busy construction-industry environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AR, strong Excel skills, knowledge of Florida Lien Laws and sales tax, and the ability to work with multi-entity structures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated Accounts Receivable in a high-volume environment.
• Extensive experience with Florida Lien Laws and sales tax regulations.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting software and advanced Excel.
• Multi-entity experience is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process, post, and record daily payments including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and cards.
• Generate invoices and reconcile accounts receivable; maintain logs.
• Monitor aging and follow up on overdue balances.
• Investigate billing issues and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with credit applications, reports, and credit limits.
• Support month-end close and GL reconciliation.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to streamline billing.

Skills

High-volume processing

Invoicing

Reconciliation

Collections & aging

Discrepancy resolution

Credit management

Reporting

Month-end close

Cross-department collaboration

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable / Credit Specialist (Construction Industry)

• Location: Ocala, FL
• Pay Rate: $23.00 – $25.00+ / hour (DOE)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 4:30PM
• Position Type: Full-Time (Long-Term Opportunity)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a high-volume Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Ocala, FL. This role typically deals with 100+ invoices processed daily. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is critical to maintaining company cash flow and positive customer relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong expertise in high-volume processing, and has a firm grasp of Florida Lien Laws and sales tax.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Volume Processing: Efficiently process, post, and record daily incoming payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.
• Invoicing & Reconciliation: High volume processing over 100 invoices per day. Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on time; reconcile accounts receivable transactions and maintain detailed financial logs.
• Collections & Aging: Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances, review aging reports, and conduct professional follow-ups to ensure timely collection.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing issues, payment discrepancies, and complex customer account inquiries.
• Credit Management: Assist with processing credit applications, reviewing credit reports, and managing customer account limits and history.
• Reporting & Month-End Support: Assist with month-end closing activities, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with sales, customer service, and management teams to streamline billing processes and resolve client issues.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated Accounts Receivable, accounting, or bookkeeping experience in a high-volume environment.
• Lien Law & Tax Knowledge: Extensive hands-on experience with Florida Lien Laws and sales tax regulations.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with enterprise accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Multi-Entity Experience: Background working with multi-entity business structures is strongly preferred.
• Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and credit/collection practices.
• High degree of accuracy in data entry and complex account reconciliations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and as a collaborative team player.