Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | In Office
Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour

Join a Growing Company Where Your Contributions Make a Difference!
Are you looking for more than just another accounts receivable position? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping customers while making a meaningful impact on a company's financial success?
Our client, a leading distributor of specialty building products, is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their growing Finance team in Salt Lake City.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a stable, well-established organization that values teamwork, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a positive, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and you'll have opportunities to grow your career.
If you're someone who enjoys analytical work, developing customer relationships, and improving processes while working with a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!
Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay of $24.00–$26.00 per hour
• Monday-Friday schedule with evenings and weekends free
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Positive company culture that values teamwork and employee development
• Opportunity to broaden your knowledge of commercial credit, collections, and finance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Make a direct impact on the success of the organization

What You'll Do
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations while providing exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities include:

• Monitor accounts receivable and proactively manage outstanding customer balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email to collect payments while maintaining positive, professional relationships.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
• Analyze customer credit history and financial information to evaluate creditworthiness.
• Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms.
• Assist with credit insurance administration and customer credit monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain lien documentation and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain detailed records of collection efforts, customer communications, and account activity.
• Prepare aging reports, collection updates, and financial reports for leadership.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve customer concerns and improve internal processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide additional administrative support to the Finance department as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Credit & Collections, Accounts Receivable, Commercial Collections, or a related finance position
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems preferred
• Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial or B2B collections experience
• Credit analysis experience
• Credit insurance administration
• Lien preparation and filing
• Accounts receivable reporting and aging analysis
• ERP or accounting system experience

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Build Your Career With Us
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a respected company that values its employees, encourages professional development, and offers a collaborative work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.