Accounts Receivable Specialist - BrightView Landscapes

Description

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Business Specialist to join our team.

Here’s what you’d do:

The Regional Business Specialist, Accounts Receivable focus will develop strong relationship with our clients to ensure timely payment for our services.  

You’d be responsible for:

• Contract Setup and Budget set up in our accounting system
• Preparing Monthly Billings
• Regular follow up on billings submitted to ensure acceptance 
• Collection and application of payment
• Making daily collection calls for aging receivables and log correspondence and status notes for review with branch management
• Maintaining an accurate aging report
• Identifying and executing any necessary invoice adjustments
• Sending statements to outstanding customers
• Interacting with customers to resolve outstanding issues
• Maintaining AR/collections for outstanding accounts through HEAVY call volume, e-mail reminders and creating statements
• Providing excellent service to customers by making a determined effort to resolve problems and keep them from recurring
• Answering phone & filing
• IT support with mobile devices as needed
• Providing audit support to internal/external auditors and corporate tax team
• Ensuring all accounts receivable billings are processed in accordance with documented SOX controls
• Preparing timely month-end closing activities
• Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

You might be a good fit if you have:

• Strong data entry and reconciliation capabilities 
• Understanding of debits and credits 
• Ability to work in multiple systems
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Proven working experience in an Accounts Receivable role/responsibility
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software (JDE )
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Accounts Receivable
• JDE or Oracle experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook email)

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• A team player and supportive business partner attitude
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to work in fast paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve issues
• Strong desire to grow within a region and within the organization

Here’s what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we’re a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home. 

If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you’ll also have benefits and perks like:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Think you’ve found your crew? 

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.