Accounts Receivable Specialist

Express Employment Professionals is assisting a confidential client with the search for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in Lutz, Florida. This is a full-time opportunity with a well-established organization seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in billing, accounts receivable, collections, and account reconciliation. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for accurately processing payments, maintaining financial records, managing customer accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting the organization's overall accounts receivable and collection efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting and other internal departments. Employment Arrangement: This is a confidential staffing opportunity. The selected candidate will work on-site at the client company's office in Lutz, FL, while being employed and paid through Express Employment Professionals. Key Responsibilities Properly bill and invoice construction jobs based on Schedule of Values (SOVs). Prepare and track monthly journal entries for accruals, expenditures, and reclassifications as needed. Perform moderate to complex account reconciliations. Post and reconcile customer payments to the general ledger. Receive and process third-party payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, and other forms of payment. Review and process credit balances, refunds, adjustments, and corrections to billing records. Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and misapplied cash transactions. Balance daily A/R batches and prepare and distribute income reports and statistics. Post A/R data to profit and loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documentation. Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to support collection goals and overall A/R performance. Communicate with internal and external sales representatives, customers, accounting professionals, and tax professionals as necessary. Provide customers with billing information and assistance to facilitate timely payment of invoices. Develop collection strategies to address customer concerns and encourage timely payment. Investigate collection issues and explain A/R policies and procedures to customers. Make payment arrangements for outstanding and delinquent accounts. Escalate delinquent accounts to internal collections or outside collection agencies when necessary. Where applicable, evaluate and process insurance denials and/or late insurance claims. Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. Experience performing moderate to complex account reconciliations. Knowledge of collection regulations and fair credit practices. Understanding of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with accounting software such as Sage or similar systems. Experience with or the ability to quickly learn construction payment management software such as Procore, Textura, or similar platforms. Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to complete work accurately and within established deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively across departments while also working independently when needed. Education Post-secondary education in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field preferred. Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing and accounts receivable. Experience using accounting software for invoicing and other accounting functions required. Construction industry accounting or billing experience is highly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr