Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nextran Truck Centers is hiring! Are you looking to further develop your profession into a career? Are you driven by opportunity?

Our Employees Benefit from:

• Career Paths || Network of 30 Dealerships || Disability Insurance || Paid Time Off (2 weeks first year) || Nextran Paid Life Insurance
• Family Centered Values || Medical and Dependent Care FSA || 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match || Company-Paid Holidays || EAP
• Great Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits || Social Responsibility Opportunities || 28+ Years of Industry Experience || Professional Growth

Position Overview:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is a trusted financial role responsible for safeguarding company assets through accurate reporting, disciplined documentation, and adherence to internal controls. This position manages customer accounts, supports month-end close, and ensures the integrity of receivables data across the South Florida region. The ideal candidate brings strong ethics, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy in all financial processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reconcile accounts weekly and monthly to ensure accurate reporting and proper ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and ensure the aging report is current; record daily collections accurately and promptly.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal controls and established accounting procedures.
• Review customer credit limits and recommend adjustments based on purchasing and payment history.
• Research discrepancies, aged items, and account variances; escalate irregularities or unusual activity to the Regional Controller.
• Assist with the month-end closing process and support audit readiness through complete, accurate documentation.
• Resolve outstanding issues with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner.
• Uphold company policies that are designed to protect financial data, ensure accuracy, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Support team members as needed and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

The qualifications listed below are representative of preferred knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant experience (typically 46 years in accounts receivable or accounting roles) may be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience in accounting or accounts receivable preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to maintaining internal controls.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; able to work independently.
• Familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Nextran Core Hiring Competencies:

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Frequent use of computers, phones, copiers/scanners, and other office equipment.
• Required to sit or stand for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
• May occasionally lift or move 1020 pounds.
• Work environment is typical of an office setting with a low noise level.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential duties and related qualifications may be changed as needed to meet the changing demands of the organization.

Nextran Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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We are a network of commercial truck dealerships committed to providing the best products and services through highly skilled associates who are focused on delivering the lowest life-cycle cost to our customers. Spanning the Southeast and Midwest United States, we provide sales, parts, and service for several leading brands, including Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, GMC, Ford, Hino, and Kalmar Ottawa. EEO Employer