Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist in Ridgeland, Mississippi at DELTA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Delta Industries is a leading Ready-Mix Concrete provider, supplying high-quality products to the construction industry. Our operations include batching, logistics, and customer service, supporting projects from residential builds to large-scale commercial and industrial infrastructure.

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to be responsible for maintaining accurate receivables, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and driving timely collections through proactive account management and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Operations & Reconciliation

• Maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely cash application.

• Support monthly AR close processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis.

• Coordinate preparation and issuance of invoices and customer statements.

• Accurately post and apply customer payments, ensuring proper allocation to outstanding balances.

Collections & Customer Account Management

• Monitor aging reports and proactively manage past-due accounts to drive timely collections.

• Communicate professionally with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.

• Prepare and issue demand letters; escalate delinquent accounts to management and coordinate with legal counsel when necessary.

Credit & Risk Analysis

• Recommend credit limits and payment terms aligned with company risk tolerance.

• Coordinate onboarding of new customer accounts, including credit application review and approval workflows.

Lien & Compliance Management (Construction-Specific)

• Track lien deadlines and ensure timely filing of material liens in accordance with state requirements.

• Research property ownership and prepare lien documentation.

• Maintain compliance with legal, contractual, and internal documentation standards.

Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze AR data to identify trends, inefficiencies, delinquency patterns, and process improvement opportunities.

• Generate and distribute reports on aging, DSO, and account activity.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to management based on findings.

Dispute Resolution & Customer Support

• Investigate and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to invoices, statements, and account balances.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.

• Identify and recommend improvements to AR processes, workflows, and systems.

• Support audit requests and documentation reviews.

Other Duties

• Perform ad hoc billing and special projects as needed.

• Support cross-functional initiatives with operations, sales, and finance teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, Associate degree with relevant experience, or Equivalent combination of education and experience

• 2–4 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience required

• Construction, building materials, or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred

• Experience with lien processing and collections in a construction environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, credit management, and general accounting principles

• Ability to analyze financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations

• Working knowledge of lien laws and construction-related receivables processes

• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and audit skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service orientation

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and standard office applications

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred

Work Environment & Scope

• Occasionally directed in several aspects of the role; exercises independent judgment in routine matters

• Gains exposure to more complex AR issues, including credit risk and legal collections

• Works cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and sales teams

• May require ability to drive to other locations or for general business needs

Delta Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Delta Industries, Inc. does NOT accept unsolicited agency resumes. We ask that such resumes NOT be forwarded to our website, email, employees or Human Resources. Delta Industries will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Any such resumes received under these circumstances will be considered the property of Delta Industries and will be processed accordingly without fee.

Employment with Delta Industries is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the employment screening process. Depending on the requirements of the position, this may include a public source background inquiry, employment history, criminal history, credit check, medical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, or other pertinent reports.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position listed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to the role. The company reserves the right to modify or expand the responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.