Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable

Mountville is seeking an Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable to join our accounting team. We are a family-owned business built on strong core values. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, building customer relationships, and ensuring accurate financial records while supporting healthy cash flow.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable is responsible for customer payment processing, collections, credit management, customer account maintenance, and account reconciliations. This position works closely with Customer Experience, Sales, and Accounting to maintain accurate customer accounts and provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely.
• Manage collections and monitor outstanding customer balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and unapplied cash.
• Maintain customer payment terms and tax exemption certificates in Dynamics 365.
• Evaluate customer credit requests and establish credit limits within approval authority.
• Collaborate with Accounting Management and the CFO on higher-risk credit decisions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and accounts receivable aging.
• Assist with month-end close, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Candidates with a high school diploma must have relevant experience in accounts receivable, collections, or accounting.
• Experience with customer credit, collections, and cash application preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.

Working Conditions

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote) may be available after training.
• Occasional flexibility during month-end close.

Benefits

Mountville offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees are also eligible to participate in our 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, including an exceptional discretionary employer contribution of up to 14% of eligible compensation.