Accounts Receivable Specialist | Clearwater, FL
Job Description
An Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the company's incoming payments, ensuring timely receipt for goods and services, and accurately recording these transactions in the system.
Responsibilities
Generate and send invoices to clients promptly, process received payments and apply them to the respective customer accounts.
Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accurately recorded, addressing any discrepancies in the accounts.
Conduct collections calls and send follow-up communications for overdue invoices.
Collaborate with customers to resolve billing issues and disputes, and prepare and dispatch statements of accounts.
Prepare regular accounts receivable reports, provide audit support, and analyze and report on the aging of accounts receivable.
Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, assisting with billing questions and issues.
Issue credit memos for returned or damaged items, or other applicable reasons.
Assist Customer Service personnel with pricing issues, returns, and other customer-related concerns.
Identify opportunities for process improvement in accounts receivable and propose enhancements.
Implement approved process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Essential Skills
Demonstrated experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in a comparable position.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting practices.
Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
Experience with CRM and ERP systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Accounting knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office
Experience in collections and accounts receivable
Understanding of finance-related concepts
Customer service skills
Ability to analyze aging reports
Work Environment
The work environment offers hours from 8am to 5pm, with some flexibility based on candidate needs. The dress code is business casual, with an option to wear jeans on Fridays or donate to a cause to wear jeans more often. The team comprises four support personnel and a VP of Finance.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clearwater,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.
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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.