What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Jered?
Job Description
Are you an accounting professional who thrives in a detail driven environment and enjoys balancing billing accuracy, customer communication, and cross functional collaboration? At Jered, a PAR Systems Company and leader in engineered solutions for naval and maritime systems, we design and manufacture critical shipboard equipment supporting the U.S. Navy and fleet readiness efforts around the world.
Jered is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support customer billing, receivables management, and operational accounting activities across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting accurate invoices, maintaining billing documentation, supporting payment collection efforts, and partnering with operational teams to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with customer requirements. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting evolving business needs.
Success Criteria
Your success will be measured by your ability to consistently maintain accurate and timely billing processes while supporting the overall effectiveness of the accounting and finance team. Strong performance includes ensuring invoices are submitted in accordance with contract terms, maintaining organized and compliant billing documentation, proactively communicating with customers and internal stakeholders, and supporting month end reconciliation activities. You will be expected to operate with a high level of ownership, adaptability, and professionalism while contributing to process improvements, supporting cross functional collaboration, and helping maintain workflow continuity across the department.
You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:
Requirements
Are you an accounting professional who thrives in a detail driven environment and enjoys balancing billing accuracy, customer communication, and cross functional collaboration? At Jered, a PAR Systems Company and leader in engineered solutions for naval and maritime systems, we design and manufacture critical shipboard equipment supporting the U.S. Navy and fleet readiness efforts around the world.
Jered is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support customer billing, receivables management, and operational accounting activities across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting accurate invoices, maintaining billing documentation, supporting payment collection efforts, and partnering with operational teams to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with customer requirements. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting evolving business needs.
Success Criteria
Your success will be measured by your ability to consistently maintain accurate and timely billing processes while supporting the overall effectiveness of the accounting and finance team. Strong performance includes ensuring invoices are submitted in accordance with contract terms, maintaining organized and compliant billing documentation, proactively communicating with customers and internal stakeholders, and supporting month end reconciliation activities. You will be expected to operate with a high level of ownership, adaptability, and professionalism while contributing to process improvements, supporting cross functional collaboration, and helping maintain workflow continuity across the department.
You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:
- Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
- First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
- Training and development from industry-leading experts
- Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement
Requirements
- 4 years of billing, accounts receivable, or accounting related experience
- Strong billing background with experience managing invoicing processes
- Strong Excel skills
- ERP system experience required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to follow established processes and meet deadlines
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast paced environment
- U.S. Person
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with contract or project based billing
- Experience supporting construction, government contracting, engineering, manufacturing, or project based environments
- Familiarity with cost type, T&M, and fixed price billing structures
- Government contracting or government related customer support experience preferred
- Contract knowledge preferred but not required