Accounts Receivable Specialist - Growth Path & Impact

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an ambitious Accounts Receivable Accountant to grow in a fast-paced startup environment, owning the AR cycle and contributing to scaling efforts.

The role collaborates with sales, customer success, and operations to improve billing accuracy and ensure timely payments, with clear paths to more senior accounting responsibilities as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of accounts receivable, accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated desire to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and grow within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash applications, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely payment.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and customer payment issues.
• Prepare and maintain AR aging reports and communicate collection trends to leadership.
• Process daily cash receipts and accurately apply payments to customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
• Reconcile AR subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Support revenue accounting and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with sales, customer success, and operations teams to improve billing accuracy and collection efforts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance internal controls as the organization grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Accounts receivable experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an ambitious Accounts Receivable Accountant to grow in a fast-paced startup environment, owning the AR cycle and contributing to scaling efforts.

The role collaborates with sales, customer success, and operations to improve billing accuracy and ensure timely payments, with clear paths to more senior accounting responsibilities as the company grows.