Accounts Receivable Representative II

Rain Bird; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Bird in Tucson, AZ seeks an Accounts Receivable Representative II to support high-volume AR activities, safeguard assets, and improve billing efficiency. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues and ensure timely collections.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business or finance and 3+ years in AR or related finance roles, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. You will analyze aging, process payments, and assist with month-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• Three plus years in accounts receivable or related financial operations.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• PC literate in Windows; proficient with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform collection and cash application activities.
• Analyze aging reports and prioritize collections to minimize overdue balances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, billing, pricing, deduction, and payment disputes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve account issues.
• Process and reconcile customer payments, credits, deductions, and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes in the ERP system.
• Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts to management and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support credit reviews by providing payment history and customer account analysis.
• Prepare periodic reports on collections performance, aging trends, and account status.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Other Ad hoc duties as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

High accuracy

Time & priority management

Customer service

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP systems

Job description

Rain Bird has a need for a skilled, knowledgeable and energetic professional to assist in its accounts receivable department This high-energy, high-volume department works with other functions across the company to safeguard assets, ensure the timely collection of customer receivables and improve the efficiency of company billing practices.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Representative II is responsible for collection and deduction management. Assists in the reconciliation of payment discrepancies and disputes and recommends solution and resolution alternatives.

Perform key Accounts Receivable requirements including, but not limited to:

• Perform collection and cash application activities
• Analyze aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to minimize overdue balances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, billing, pricing, deduction, and payment disputes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve account issues.
• Process and reconcile customer payments, credits, deductions, and account adjustments.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes in the ERP system.
• Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts to management and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support credit reviews by providing payment history and customer account analysis.
• Prepare periodic reports on collections performance, aging trends, and account status.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Other Ad hoc duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related fields preferred
• 3 plus years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Application, or a related financial operations role.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy in all tasks.
• PC literate in a Windows environment and with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be dependable, Self-Motivated and a Team Player
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time and priority management, organization, and negotiation skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with ERP systems and customer account management is preferred.

Rain Bird is an equal opportunit employer.