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Accounts Payable Specialist
- Robert Half Accountemps (Sarasota, FL)
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Description
A well-established community association management firm serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity.
This role is focused entirely on accounts receivable duties and requires a strong understanding of owner ledgers, debits, credits, and late fees. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing collections through the owner portal and by phone (3–10 calls per day), including responding to account inquiries, reviewing aging reports, and addressing outstanding balances.
The AR Specialist will utilize a remote deposit scanner (RDC) and be responsible for processing electronic and on-site cash payments using the company’s internal scanner system. This role does not involve reconciliations or general ledger (GL) posting. You’ll need to understand how your work affects other departments, take ownership of tasks, and stay detail-focused at all times.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:
Reviewing owner ledgers to understand payment activity and late fees
Handling collections via email and occasional phone calls with owners
Answering questions about account balances and payments
Reviewing aging reports
Using remote scanners (RDC) for payment processing
Posting cash receipts from electronic and on-site property sources
Software Used:
Vantaca
Microsoft Excel (basic use, with some exporting and limited coding)
Must-Have Skills and Experience:
Strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy
Comfort with collections and owner communication (written and verbal)
Solid understanding of AR processes, debits, and credits
Ability to use scanning technology and basic Excel tools
Requirements • Proven experience in accounts receivable or a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, including debits, credits, and cash applications.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems and basic Microsoft Excel functions.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling collections and communicating with property owners, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of account coding and accrual accounting principles.
• Familiarity with using scanning technology for payment processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
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