Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

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

Here is what you would do:

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

You would be responsible for:

• Contract Setup and Budget set up in our accounting system
• Prepare Monthly Billings to include Sales Order entries
• Regular follow up on billings submitted to ensure acceptance
• Collection and application of payment
• Make daily collection calls for aging receivables and log correspondence and status notes for review with branch management
• Maintain an accurate aging report
• Identify and execute any necessary invoice adjustments
• Send statements to outstanding customers
• Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues
• Maintain AR/collections for outstanding accounts through HEAVY call volume, e-mail reminders and creating statements
• Provide excellent service to customers by making a determined effort to resolve problems and keep them from recurring
• Managing accounts payable and document processing
• Working with Vendors to resolve statements
• Processing of special check requests
• Interacting with branches and cross-functional teams on accounts payable matters
• Providing audit support to internal/external auditors and corporate tax team
• Ensuring all invoices are processed in accordance with documented SOX controls
• Working closely with the teams in any other Admin capacities 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 Payable/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 (JD Edwards)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing Accounts Payable/Receivables
• 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 is what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we are a tight-knit group who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we are 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 are looking to join a team 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 is no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

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

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

Think you have found your team?

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