Accounts Receivable Specialist

SewerAI Corporation SewerAI is transforming underground infrastructure management through AI-powered inspection and risk analysis. Our platform helps contractors, engineering firms, and utilities unlock valuable insights from sewer inspection dataturning hours of manual video review into actionable intelligence in minutes. After doubling our customer base over the past year, we're now entering an exciting phase of accelerated growth. About the Role We're hiring a detail-driven AR Specialist who takes pride in getting it right and wants to be part of building something. As SewerAI scales rapidly, you'll own the processes that ensure every dollar we've earned is invoiced accurately, collected efficiently, and recorded cleanly. You will lead our accounts receivable and billing operations managing the full invoice-to-cash cycle, driving collections on past-due accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and build strong working relationships with the customer. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll be someone we rely on to keep cash flowing, customers accountable, and our AR aging tight. This is a role for an organized professional who can execute at a high level today while helping us build the billing and collections infrastructure we'll need as we scale. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable & Collections Manage the full invoice-to-cash cycle, ensuring invoices go out accurately and on time, payments are applied correctly, and the AR aging stays tight. Proactively monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts through structured outreach, owning the collections cadence from first notice through escalation. Build and maintain a standardized customer communication workflow for collections, including outreach templates, escalation cadences, and documentation standards, so every customer interaction is consistent, professional, and trackable. Conduct regular cross-functional syncs with Sales, Customer Success, and other departments to resolve billing disputes, account holds, and payment issues quickly. Maintain thorough documentation of all collection activity and account resolutions as volume and complexity scale. Reporting & Process Improvement Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and intelligent agents to automate manual workflows, enhance collections effectiveness, accelerate cash conversion, and build a scalable accounts receivable operation that supports rapid company growth. Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly AR reports, including aging summaries, DSO tracking, and collection status updates for management review. Identify and recommend improvements to billing accuracy, collection efficiency, and cash application processes as we scale. Assist in developing and maintaining AR policies, procedures, and internal controls. Cash Management Record and review daily cash transactions and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate variances. Monitor cash balances and assist with short-term cash forecasting. Ensure proper recording of cash receipts, transfers, and adjustments with strong internal controls. Account Reconciliations & Month-End Close Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts receivable and cash. Analyze account activity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain organized reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation. Support and help drive the month-end and year-end close process. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Experience 5+ years of accounts receivable experience with a strong focus on collections and high-volume billing. Demonstrated track record of managing a large receivables portfolio and reducing DSO. Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes. Experience supporting or participating in a revenue system or billing platform implementation a plus. Skills & Competencies Experience designing, documenting, and scaling AR processes, with the ability to build operational infrastructure, establish best practices, and support the growth of a high-performing AR function. Strong proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, aging analysis), and AI-powered productivity and automation tools. Understanding of AR processes, general ledger posting, and month-end close procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment, with the ability to accurately manage high-volume invoicing, payments, and account reconciliations, prioritize competing deadlines, and independently resolve or appropriately escalating account issues in a fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $100,000-115,000 Equity opportunities available Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, 401(k), and more Unlimited PTO Tools and resources to support success Competitive compensation with high-growth potential Why Join SewerAI? Join the fastest-growing team in wastewater tech and help modernize critical infrastructure with AI. You'll own high-visibility projects, influence how our brand meets the market, and see your work drive measurable impact for customers and communities. SewerAI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr