Accounts Receivable Accountant

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) is a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

At Fives, we all have a part to play in achieving our common mission. Your role will be:

Invoicing & Billing

• Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, purchase orders, and project milestones.
• Manage milestone billing for long‑term manufacturing projects, ensuring all required documentation (delivery reports, project approvals, shipping confirmations) is complete prior to billing.
• Verify pricing, quantities, freight terms, and tax requirements for all invoices.
• Maintain organized invoicing schedules and proactively follow up with project managers to ensure timely billing events.

• Maintain accurate records and support periodic audits.
• Support internal reporting requirements, including revenue forecasts and cash‑flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls related to AR processes.
• Ensure state sales tax returns are filed in compliance with tax regulations.

• Work closely with project managers, sales, operations, and customer service teams to ensure accurate invoicing and resolution of issues.
• Work with credit/collections personnel to verify status of delinquent accounts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in a manufacturing or project‑based environment.
• Experience with milestone billing or percentage‑of‑completion billing.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD)
• 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting
• Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development
• Company social events
• Work/life balance
• … and more!

We are visionaries, challengers, collaborators and relationship-builders. We are passionate and proud of our history, products and services. We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do.

Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

Industry can do it with you!