What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Accounting Specialist position at Advanced Laundry Systems?
About Us
We are a commercial laundry equipment distributor providing equipment, parts, and service to customers throughout our territory. We are looking for an experienced, dependable Accounts Receivable professional to join our accounting team.
About the Position
The A/R Accounting Specialist will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, collections, and resolving billing issues.
The ideal candidate has 3 years of accounts receivable or accounting experience, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and is comfortable working with customers, service teams, parts departments, and internal staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounts receivable activities
- Prepare and process customer invoices, including equipment, parts, and service invoices
- Post and reconcile customer payments
- Monitor A/R aging and follow up on past-due accounts
- Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies and account issues
- Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records
- Work closely with the service and parts departments to ensure accurate billing
- Assist with credit memos, refunds, and account adjustments
- Prepare A/R aging and collection reports
- Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting documentation
- Provide excellent customer service when handling billing and account questions
- Perform other accounting duties as needed
Qualifications
- 3 years of accounts receivable or accounting experience
- Strong understanding of A/R and basic accounting principles
- Experience with invoicing, payment posting, collections, and account reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting software; experience with QuickBooks is a plus
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Professional, dependable, and organized
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
- Commercial equipment distribution
- Service businesses
- Parts/inventory operations
- Equipment sales
- Customer collections
- Service work-order billing
- Working with contractors, businesses, or commercial accounts
Our team can assist with anything from service, parts, new equipment purchase and leasing options. We represent the most trusted equipment in the world, including UniMac, Dexter Laundry, Speed Queen and B&C Technologies.
Salary : $58,000 - $61,000