Accounts Receivable Specialist

POSITION: Accounts Receivable Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Exclusive Landscaping (a SunWorks Landscape Partners company)

SUNWORKS OVERVIEW

SunWorks Landscape Partners is a leading private equity-backed commercial landscape maintenance company.  We are building a national platform by acquiring market-leading local businesses with great cultures, attracting the best technical and managerial talent, and creating unmatched growth opportunities for our people.  SunWorks currently operates six regional brands with 16 local branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Texas that provide recurring landscape maintenance services to corporate campuses, universities, office parks, retail centers, light industrial properties, and homeowners associations.  SunWorks is backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm with over $15bn in AUM.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Exclusive Landscaping is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of our branch. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment tracking, and collections, while also providing administrative support to help streamline day-to-day branch operations.

This position requires strong organizational skills, financial accuracy, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will collaborate closely with branch leadership, field teams, and the corporate office to ensure smooth communication and operational alignment.

This is an opportunity for someone who can marry strong team leadership skills, business acumen, and process optimization experience with accounting and financial reporting expertise to take a leadership role in a high-growth business backed by a well-known financial sponsor.  The ideal candidate will be an accounting professional with exceptional integrity, work ethic, and attention to detail.  This is a career path with opportunities for future advancement. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXERIENCE

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including generating invoices, posting payments, and reconciling customer accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely collection of payments.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding billing questions, discrepancies, and payment arrangements in a professional and courteous manner.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to resolve invoicing or contract discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute regular AR reports to leadership and identify trends or issues in receivables.
• Assist in month-end closing processes by providing accurate AR balances and documentation.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date customer records, including contracts, billing terms, and correspondence.
• Support audits and provide requested documentation as needed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 2+ years of experience in an accounts receivable or billing role, preferably within the commercial services or related industry.
• Proficiency with accounting software and systems; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and AR best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Payroll experience desired; ADP a plus.

COMPENSATION AND TIMING

This position will offer a competitive base. Our competitive benefit package includes health/vision/dental insurance, retirement benefits, and unlimited PTO.

LOCATION

Orlando, FL.  Limited travel (10% or less).  Potential for hybrid work (20-40% remote).

PRESS RELEASES 

• Alpine Investors Launches Commercial Landscaping Services Platform
• SunWorks Adds New Partnerships in Texas and Colorado
• SunWorks Adds New Partnership in Arizona
• SunWorks Adds New Partnership in Florida