Careers at Wayland Industries
Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages incoming payments and helps ensure revenue is recorded and collected accurately and on time. This customer-facing role works with sales and management to resolve account issues and maintain clear records.
What you’ll do
- Manage end-of-day invoicing and process incoming deposits, trade receivable payments, and credit card payments.
- Record transactions accurately and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger.
- Investigate payment discrepancies with customers and internal teams.
- Monitor payment schedules, contact past-due accounts respectfully, and document collection activity.
- Review AR aging reports, prioritize overdue balances, and escalate issues when needed.
- Perform new-account credit reference checks and support customer account setup, approved limits, and payment terms.
- Coordinate with sales and management on credit holds and account status changes.
- Maintain reports and support related administrative work.
What we’re looking for
- 3–5 years of accounts receivable experience and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookup functions, filters, and pivot tables.
- Organized, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Clear written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.
- Accounting background preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus.
Compensation
$26–$27/hour, depending on experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays and sick leave
- Profit-sharing opportunities
