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Placer.aiAccounts Receivable Specialist
Placer.ai is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its remote accounting team on a full-time basis. Placer.ai develops a location analytics platform that supplies…
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Placer.ai is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its remote accounting team on a full-time basis. Placer.ai develops a location analytics platform that supplies intelligence on physical world metrics, markets, and consumer habits to numerous clients, ranging from nonprofits and local governments to Fortune 500 corporations. Recognized as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 entity and a Forbes America Best Startup Employer, the firm reached $100M in annual recurring…
Job Description
Placer.ai is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its remote accounting team on a full-time basis. Placer.ai develops a location analytics platform that supplies intelligence on physical world metrics, markets, and consumer habits to numerous clients, ranging from nonprofits and local governments to Fortune 500 corporations. Recognized as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 entity and a Forbes America Best Startup Employer, the firm reached $100M in annual recurring revenue six years post-launch and attained unicorn valuation status in 2022.
In this position, the selected professional will collaborate closely with the accounting department to manage the order-to-cash lifecycle, process invoices, oversee collections, and execute accurate financial reporting. This job suits an independent professional with prior background in a fast-paced, high-growth accounts receivable setting who thrives without rigid procedural constraints.
Core duties involve reviewing and approving sales orders, setting up vendor profiles in external portals, handling customer inquiries via a billing inbox, issuing dunning letters, recommending bad debt write-offs, and executing month-end reconciliations between Salesforce and Netsuite. Qualified candidates must meet specific educational and technical prerequisites and possess strong communication skills for a remote work setting.
Responsibilities
- Approve Sales Orders synced from Salesforce to ensure accuracy against order forms
- Review invoices prior to delivery to customers and verify tax compliance using Avalara
- Set up the company as a vendor within third-party portals
- Upload electronic invoices through customer procurement systems like Coupa and Ariba
- Upload tax exemption certificates into Avalara
- Manage the billing email inbox and respond to internal and external inquiries
- Resolve any billing and invoicing discrepancies
- Stratify collection operations and issue dunning letters to overdue accounts
- Contact customers regarding late payments and revoke platform access if payment appears unlikely
- Recommend accounts for collection agencies or bad debt write-offs
- Maintain precise records regarding customer interactions
- Execute month-end reconciliations to verify billings between Salesforce and Netsuite
- Supply documentation for internal and external audits
- Collaborate with internal teams like sales operations and customer success to address billing inquiries
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, and/or collections
- Proficiency in utilizing Netsuite and Salesforce
- Experience using E-invoicing software such as Coupa and Ariba
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace tools
- Understanding of the complete order-to-cash lifecycle
- Knowledge of tax software such as Avalara or similar platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively across departments in a remote environment
Qualifications
- AA Degree in Accounting or a related field
- Demonstrated use of or curiosity about AI tools to improve productivity and workflow efficiency
Core Skills
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote role with a global remote workforce at Placer.ai.
What is the employment type?
The posting indicates this is a full-time position.
What salary is offered for the Accounts Receivable Specialist role?
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What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates are required to have an AA Degree in Accounting or a related field, alongside at least two years of experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and/or collections.
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