What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Riverview Landscapes?
*Looking for candidates in NY, NJ, MA or CT. This role will be mostly remote with occasional office visits as needed.*
About Us:
Riverview Landscapes provides full-service landscaping and snow management services to commercial and residential customers throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Founded in 2022, Riverview has scaled through the successful acquisition and integration of 18 landscaping companies, now serving over 5,000 properties with over 550 employees. Through organic growth and acquisitions, our vision is to become the premier landscaping company in the Northeast.
Riverview is backed by Talus Holdings (www.talusholdings.com), the family office of John Fitzgibbons, which provides early-stage capital to leaders looking to buy, build, and operate businesses that provide lasting value for their customers and stakeholders. Talus is a group of operators-turned-investors that provides patient capital and hands-on accounting, legal, and corporate development support. Riverview is one of five active strategies within the Talus platform.
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, maintaining billing records, and overseeing the collection of outstanding payments. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients. This position plays a vital role in maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting overall financial operations.
Job Responsibilities:
· Generate and issue accurate invoices based on the type of contract – fixed payment contracts, Per Service contract, Time & Material contracts, Percentage Completion contracts.
· Verify billing details such as rates, discounts, and taxes
· Review pdf invoices to ensure all is accurate before sending them to customers
· Reconcile billing discrepancies or errors by communicating with clients or internal departments
· Work closely with operations to gather necessary billing information
· Responding to client inquiries regarding invoices and payments
· Resolve billing issues promptly and professionally
· Maintain organized billing records and files in Aspire e.g. third-party bill processing (Ariba, Trulia, Bills.com, etc.), billing information is accurate and make necessary updates when customers request them
· Ensure billing procedures follow company policies
· Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations of billing activities
· Assist with cash application as needed
· Monitor accounts receivable to identify overdue accounts.
· Follow up with customers via phone, email, or other communication channels to collect outstanding payments.
· Maintain detailed records of collection activities and customer interactions.
· Work with clients to resolve payment issues or disputes to ensure timely collection.
· Escalate delinquent accounts to management or external collection agencies when necessary.
· Provide regular reports on the status of outstanding receivables and collection efforts.
· Collaborate with finance and operations teams to address chronic late payers or credit concerns.
Required Qualifications:
· Experience with Aspire software invoicing a plus
· 5 years of accounts receivable experience
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Good organizational and time-management skills
· Ability to handle confidential information
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Experience with MS Suite
· Ideal candidate would be a fast learner, tech savvy, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work efficiently within deadlines
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- This role is mostly remote with occasional visits to local branches in the NY, MA and CT areas. Are you located in NY, CT or MA?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000