Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer payments, including check deposits and credit card transactions, while
maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts. This role emphasizes the accurate application of
payments, daily reconciliation of banking activity, and strong attention to detail. The AR Specialist also supports billing, collections, and monthend
reporting to help maintain healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer payments, including check deposits and credit card transactions, while
maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts. This role emphasizes the accurate application of
payments, daily reconciliation of banking activity, and strong attention to detail. The AR Specialist also supports billing, collections, and monthend
reporting to help maintain healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record daily customer payments, including preparing and depositing checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
- Reconcile credit card transactions to ensure accuracy between bank statements, merchant accounts, and company records.
- Post and apply all payments to customer accounts, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts as needed.
- Assist with preparing and distributing customer invoices in accordance with company policies and contract terms.
- Research and resolve payment issues, chargebacks, or billing discrepancies in coordination with customers and internal teams.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash receipts, credit card activity, and AR subledger to the general ledger.
- Generate AR and payment reports for management, highlighting outstanding balances and collection status.
- Support month-end close processes by reconciling accounts, preparing schedules, and assisting with journal entries.
- Gather and maintain necessary documentation to support lien filings on delinquent accounts.
- Maintain accurate and organized customer payment records and documentation.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or related accounting functions.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity and confidentiality.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with credit card reconciliation and merchant account management.
- Familiarity with banking portals and electronic payment systems.
- Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Earthtones Companies
At Earthtones Companies, we are dedicated to upholding our core values in every aspect of our work and in how we hold ourselves and each other accountable. This commitment has fueled our rapid growth into one of the largest privately owned and operated landscaping companies in North America.
As a privately owned company, we have the unique ability to prioritize our family-oriented culture above all else, which has naturally led to the development of a team of industry-leading professionals. We are also committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our staff, recognizing that our team members are the reason for our success. As we continue executing our growth strategy, our primary focus remains on taking care of our employees and their families.
To protect the culture we’ve built, we are highly selective in our hiring process, seeking individuals who consistently strive for excellence, align with our core values, and bring innovative ideas to their roles. We take great pride in investing in our employees and have developed many of our division leaders from within, reflecting our strong commitment to growth and opportunity.
Company Website: www.earthtonescompanies.com
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