We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, building customer relationships, and keeping financial operations running smoothly. In this role, you will play an important part in managing the company's accounts receivable process, ensuring invoices are accurate, payments are processed efficiently, and outstanding balances are addressed in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys finding solutions, and can balance accuracy and efficiency with strong communication and customer service skills.
What You'll Do
- Invoicing & Accounts Receivable
- Prepare, review, and process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Submit and upload invoices through customer portals as required.
- Maintain accurate customer account records and billing information.
- Reissue invoices, distribute account statements, and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Set up and maintain customer portal access and provide certificates of insurance when requested.
- Payment Processing & Reconciliation
- Receive, process, and post customer payments, including credit card, ACH, and other electronic transactions.
- Reconcile customer accounts and research unapplied or unallocated cash.
- Partner with branch teams to ensure payments are accurately recorded and accounts are up to date.
- Utilize online banking platforms and accounting systems to support payment processing and reconciliation.
- Credit & Collections
- Proactively monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on past-due balances.
- Communicate with customers regarding payment expectations, billing questions, and collection matters.
- Work collaboratively with customers and internal teams to resolve payment challenges and discrepancies.
- Prepare reports and analyses related to aging receivables, uncollectible accounts, and bad debt.
- Team Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Partner with branch, regional, and corporate personnel on accounts receivable and credit and collections matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase accuracy, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency.
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Support special projects and additional accounting-related responsibilities as needed.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent required;Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
- At least 2 years of experience in Credit & Collections.
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience processing electronic payments, reconciling accounts, and working with online banking platforms preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with middle-market accounting software required.
- Experience with Aspire Landscape Management Software and/or Acumatica Accounting is a plus.
- Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
The Qualities That Will Make You Successful
- Detail-oriented: You take pride in accurate financial records, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
- Organized: You can manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities without losing sight of the details.
- A strong communicator: You are comfortable having professional, sometimes challenging, conversations with customers about outstanding balances.
- Solution-focused: You enjoy researching discrepancies, resolving billing issues, and finding practical solutions.
- Accountable: You take ownership of your responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Team-oriented: You understand the importance of partnering with colleagues across multiple departments and locations.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join an established, growing organization where your contributions will directly support financial operations, customer relationships, and overall business success. If you're an Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you!