Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position

Location: West Jordan, UT

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. We need someone who can hit the ground running, independently manage outstanding receivables, accurately apply customer payments, and resolve account issues with minimal supervision. You’ll work closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams to maintain and improve critical accounting processes.

Candidates without prior hands-on accounts receivable or accounting experience will not be considered for this role.

Role & Responsibilities

Invoicing & Payments

• Generate invoices for drop-ship orders.
• Process customer payments and post daily deposits.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables by sending past-due notices and making phone calls.

Customer Account Management

• Set up and maintain accurate customer account records.
• Independently evaluate credit limits and payment history to approve or deny new orders, escalating only complex exceptions.

Vendor & Sales Support

• Post bills for warehouse orders and generate commission invoices for vendors.
• Assist Sales with Will Call orders.
• Follow up on credits and refunds.

Reporting & Improvements

• Maintain and enhance accounting reports.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements in accounts receivable functions with minimal guidance.

Customer Engagement

• Identify and address customer needs to ensure satisfaction.
• Go the extra mile to engage with customers and teammates.

Qualifications & Profile

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable or general accounting — required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) required.
• Proven ability to independently manage full-cycle receivables, including collections, reconciliations, and credit evaluations.
• Strong phone communication and collections/negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve complex customer account issues with minimal oversight.
• Customer-oriented with the ability to adapt to various personalities and situations.

Benefits & Perks

• Stability: Join a family-owned company with a long-standing reputation.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to a wide range of training programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Culture: Be part of a motivated and collaborative team in a company that values its people.

Do you

• Enjoy working with a motivated team that provides the best solutions for customers?
• Exemplify what "great" looks like in your work?
• Thrive on solving problems and tackling challenges?

If you said YES to these questions — and you bring the hands-on AR/accounting experience this role requires — we want to hear from you! Join the Rust Automation & Controls family and help us make a difference for our customers and teammates.