Accounts Receivable Specialist

SPX Technologies • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

SPX Technologies is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist for TAMCO, part of its Engineered Air Movement business. The role is a key member of the Finance team and supports accurate and timely customer invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, collections, and financial reporting. The specialist monitors customer balances, resolves discrepancies, and works with internal teams and customers to support timely cash collection and accurate records. The position is based in an office environment and requires travel of less than 10%.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounting, billing, collections, or a related finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, account reconciliation, and collections.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to analyze account information, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Experience with customer collections and credit management.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to maintain positive relationships while managing collections.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Detail-oriented approach to financial transactions, data entry, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Accounting designation or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices, credit memos, adjustments, and other accounts receivable transactions accurately and promptly.
• Review customer accounts and ensure invoices, payments, credits, and adjustments are correctly recorded.
• Apply customer payments to appropriate accounts and invoices.
• Monitor customer balances and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Maintain accurate customer account information and supporting documentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries about invoices, balances, payment status, and billing matters.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve billing issues and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue balances.
• Contact customers about outstanding invoices and obtain payment commitments as needed.
• Document collection activities and customer communications.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding items.
• Resolve unapplied cash, short payments, duplicate payments, credit balances, and other discrepancies.
• Escalate collection issues and significantly overdue accounts to appropriate Finance or management contacts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, and other teams to resolve disputes and payment delays.
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivable aging reports and related financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Provide information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Monitor accounts receivable metrics and identify trends or issues requiring attention.
• Support other Finance team accounting activities and projects as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes, controls, and reporting.
• Recommend efficient or scalable process improvements and support initiatives involving billing accuracy, cash collection, reconciliations, and customer service.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans, with benefits starting day one.
• 401(k) match.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Leadership development programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree