What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC?
Description
Why Piscataqua
At Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, we're bound together by our values - Family, Integrity, Ownership, and Fun. We take care of our customers and our team, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our administration team. If you love keeping numbers clean, enjoy problem-solving, and know how to turn a "past-due" conversation into a positive customer interaction - we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As our Accounts Receivable Specialist, you'll be the backbone of our AR process - from processing daily deposits and reconciling bank transactions to managing account aging and communicating directly with customers about their balances. You'll work closely with teams across our branches and divisions to keep our financial data accurate, current, and running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on accuracy and organization but also enjoys the people side of the job - friendly outreach, building trust with our customers, and supporting our sales and management team.
This is an in-office position. The Accounts Receivable Specialist works on-site at our office in Eliot, ME.
Requirements
Process payments and deposits accurately and on time
Match daily deposits to bank transactions for accurate reconciliation
Manage the AR email inbox and respond to customer and internal inquiries
Keep AR data clean, current, and consistent across systems
Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts
Investigate and resolve billing or payment errors
Send payment reminders and account statements
Make friendly, professional outreach calls and emails to customers about their balances
Partner with branch and division teams to resolve billing questions
Help identify and document process improvements
Take on other tasks and projects as assigned, providing support and ownership where needed
What You'll Bring
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
A customer service mindset - positive, empathetic, and professional, even in tough conversations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort working across multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or bookkeeping preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); cloud-based accounting or CRM experience a plus (Aspire experience welcomed!)
Familiarity with AI tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with outbound customer calls
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles related to AR, reconciliation, and cash application
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000