Collections Representative

Aston Carter; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you will manage business customer accounts, resolve payment issues, and support billing and reconciliation processes while building strong customer relationships.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Credit, and Customer Service teams, apply payments, and monitor aging and cash flow using JD Edwards, SAP, or Oracle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable/Collections or related finance operations experience.
• Experience managing B2B customer accounts.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to investigate account issues and resolve them effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Intermediate Excel and Outlook skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems like JDE, SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business customer accounts for timely payment and healthy status.
• Review AR aging reports and identify opportunities to improve collections.
• Proactively communicate with customers on invoices and payments.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment disputes.
• Build positive customer relationships while addressing payment matters.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Credit, and Customer Service teams.
• Apply customer payments, process adjustments, and support reconciliation.
• Document interactions and resolutions in company systems.
• Monitor KPIs such as aging, payment trends, and collection effectiveness.
• Use ERP/accounting systems (JDE/SAP/Oracle) to manage accounts.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

B2B Accounts

Customer Service

Communication

Payment Resolution

Organization

Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Grow Your Career With a Leading Organization in FloridaAccounts Receivable SpecialistOverview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in Stuart, Florida. In this role, you'll play a critical part in maintaining healthy cash flow by managing customer accounts, resolving payment issues, supporting billing and reconciliation processes, and building positive relationships with business customers.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of business customer accounts to ensure timely payment and healthy account status.

• Review accounts receivable aging reports and identify opportunities to improve collection performance and cash flow.

• Proactively communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, and account inquiries.

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment disputes, deductions, and account concerns.

• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while professionally addressing payment-related matters.

• Collaborate with Accounting, Credit, Customer Service, and other internal teams to resolve account issues and improve processes.

• Apply customer payments, process account adjustments, and support reconciliation activities as needed.

• Document customer interactions, account activity, and resolutions accurately within company systems.

• Monitor key performance indicators such as account aging, payment trends, and collection effectiveness.

• Utilize ERP and accounting systems, including JD Edwards (JDE) or similar platforms, to manage account activity.

• Prepare reports and maintain records using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Contribute to team goals while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and a high level of professionalism.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, or related financial operations experience.

• Experience managing business-to-business (B2B) customer accounts.

• Strong customer service and relationship-management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to investigate account issues and develop effective resolutions.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems such as JD Edwards (JDE), SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Comfortable working with performance goals and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience supporting medium-to-large customer accounts.

• Experience in accounts receivable reconciliation and payment application.

• Credit and collections experience within a corporate environment.

• Familiarity with franchise, multi-location, or parent/child account structures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stuart, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stuart, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stuart,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.