Accounts Receivable Specialist - Detail‑Oriented Team Player

Nivel Parts and Manufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and coffee

Health benefits day 1

PTO/ETO and 7 paid holidays

Monthly employee appreciation events

Job summary

Nivel Parts and Manufacturing is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to manage customer accounts, apply payments, and resolve discrepancies. You will work with Sales and Customer Service to monitor account status and process refunds while maintaining precise ledgers and documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and a proactive approach to collections and month-end tasks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledgers.
• Knowledge of dealer and retail collection practices.
• Knowledge of lockbox, wire, and credit card payment processing.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and integrity in preparing and entering financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Decision making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Computer skills including operating computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding account/payment status.
• Maintain detailed account information including accurately notating customer accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries (phone, e-mail) in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Apply payments accurately and research any accounting discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot open payments and payment application issues.
• Troubleshoot customer accounts (Dealer and Retail), process billing corrections and maintain accurate account information.
• Work with Sales, Customer Service, regarding customer account status.
• Process refunds.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Generate standard collection correspondence, create final demand letters, and close accounts accordingly.
• Process customer invoices and statement.
• Escalate issues timely and appropriately to Credit/Collections Manager.
• Assist in month end closing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Journal entries

General ledgers

Collections practices

Lockbox processing

Payment processing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Nivel Parts and Manufacturing is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to manage customer accounts, apply payments, and resolve discrepancies. You will work with Sales and Customer Service to monitor account status and process refunds while maintaining precise ledgers and documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication, and a proactive approach to collections and month-end tasks in a collaborative environment.