Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing service organization in Sarasota, Florida. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can confidently manage collections, cash posting, and account review with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will work closely with internal partners and customers to address billing issues, improve account standing, and support consistent cash flow performance.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee a large group of customer accounts, driving timely collection efforts and maintaining steady follow-up on outstanding balances.

- Review receivables aging on a regular basis, identify delinquent accounts, and take appropriate action to reduce past-due exposure.

- Investigate payment issues such as short remittances, over payments, missing details, and unapplied funds to ensure records are accurate.

- Apply incoming cash transactions and reconcile customer ledgers to confirm account activity is complete and properly matched.

- Coordinate with sales, operations, and other internal teams to resolve disputes, clarify account questions, and remove barriers to payment.

- Maintain organized account records by documenting customer interactions, collection updates, and account status details within company systems.

- Prepare and support reporting related to receivables performance, collection progress, and aging patterns for internal review.

- Communicate with customers in a clear and attentive manner regarding open invoices, payment commitments, and account concerns.

- Contribute to workflow improvements and provide support for accounts receivable tasks connected to ongoing system integration efforts. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, commercial collections, or a closely related finance function.

- Background working in a high-volume transactional setting with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Demonstrated skill in reconciliations, discrepancy research, and problem resolution involving customer accounts.

- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level for tracking, analysis, and reporting purposes.

- Ability to learn and navigate multiple business systems efficiently;
Net Suite experience is preferred.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to customer and internal interactions.

- Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability in managing financial records and follow-up activities.

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