Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Plant City, FL | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday

Our client is adding an Accounts Receivable Specialist to its team in Plant City to support continued growth. This is a hands-on accounting position for someone who takes ownership of their work, stays organized, communicates well with customers, and understands that accounts receivable is about more than entering payments-it is about keeping accounts accurate and cash moving. The environment is straightforward. The expectation is to come in, understand what needs to get done, and get it done. Someone who can organize their workload, work efficiently, and finish a day's responsibilities without needing constant direction will fit well here. This is a full-time, onsite position Monday through Friday. The typical workday spans approximately nine hours, including a one-hour lunch. The focus is on completing the work accurately and on time rather than simply staying busy for the sake of being busy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities for assigned customer accounts.
• Apply and post customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively follow up on past-due balances.
• Contact customers regarding payment status, outstanding invoices, discrepancies, and account questions.
• Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account balances.
• Review aging reports and identify accounts requiring follow-up.
• Document collection activity and maintain organized customer account records.
• Partner with internal accounting, operations, customer service, and other teams to resolve account issues.
• Help ensure customer payments are properly allocated and unapplied cash is addressed promptly.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Identify recurring account issues and take initiative to help resolve them.
• Maintain professional customer relationships while being persistent and accountable when payment follow-up is required.
• Take ownership of assigned work and ensure daily and weekly AR priorities are completed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, cash applications, or a related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of the accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment application, account reconciliation, and collections.
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records.
• Ability to prioritize multiple customer accounts and follow-up activities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for completing assigned work.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies through resolution.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and common accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Plant City, Florida, Monday through Friday.

Preferences:

• Experience with Odoo ERP is a plus.
• Experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment.
• Experience with commercial or business-to-business customer accounts.
• Previous experience in propane, fuel distribution, energy services, transportation, distribution, construction, or another service-driven industry.
• Experience reviewing AR aging reports and managing collection priorities.
• Experience handling cash applications, account reconciliations, credits, and payment discrepancies.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and working with account data.
• A track record of working efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

The Mindset We're Looking For:

This role will be a strong fit for someone who believes in owning the job from start to finish. Our client is looking for a person who does not need every hour of the day mapped out for them. You should be able to look at your workload, determine what needs attention, prioritize accordingly, and follow through. Efficiency is valued. If you can accomplish something accurately in six hours that might take someone else eight, that's a positive. What matters is that customer accounts are accurate, collections are followed up on, problems are resolved, deadlines are met, and the work gets done. The right person will be dependable, organized, accountable, and comfortable operating with a reasonable amount of independence.

Titles Encouraged to Apply:

• Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Accounts Receivable Coordinator
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• AR / Collections Specialist
• Collections Specialist
• Billing & Collections Specialist
• Accounting Specialist

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join a growing operation where the Accounts Receivable function has a direct impact on the business. As the company continues to grow, they need someone who can bring consistency, ownership, and follow-through to the AR process. If you are the type of person who likes knowing what you're responsible for, staying on top of your accounts, solving problems, and getting the job done without unnecessary hand-holding, we encourage you to apply.