Accounts Receivable Specialist: Tenacious Collections

M&M Home Remodeling Services; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

PTO and sick time

Company holidays and employee events

Training and opportunities to grow

Team-oriented work environment

The opportunity to be part of a team

Job summary

Bordner Home Improvement in Raytown, MO is seeking an Accounting Assistant who is organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to pursue outstanding payments. You will own accounts receivable activities, diligently follow up, and ensure invoices are collected while maintaining professional communication.

You'll reconcile accounts, support month-end tasks, and collaborate with Payroll and Accounting teams. The role offers starting pay of $22/hour depending on experience, with benefits including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, bookkeeping, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, account reconciliation, and outstanding balances.
• Proactively pursue past-due accounts through phone calls, emails, and consistent follow-up.
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices, address payment delays, and confidently ask for payment commitments.
• Follow up on broken payment promises and outstanding balances until resolved or escalated.
• Monitor AR aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and identify accounts needing attention.
• Investigate billing disputes, payment discrepancies, and account issues; work with internal teams to resolve.
• Maintain detailed records of collection efforts and payment arrangements.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end accounting tasks.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial information in company and accounting systems.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management.
• Work closely with Coordinators, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate financial records with discretion over confidential information.
• Help identify problems, improve processes, and find solutions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong communication

Persistence

Independent

Proactive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bordner Home Improvement in Raytown, MO is seeking an Accounting Assistant who is organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to pursue outstanding payments. You will own accounts receivable activities, diligently follow up, and ensure invoices are collected while maintaining professional communication.

You'll reconcile accounts, support month-end tasks, and collaborate with Payroll and Accounting teams. The role offers starting pay of $22/hour depending on experience, with benefits including