Accounts Receivable Specialist

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands including Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we’ve built multiple sales channels across DTC websites and third-party marketplaces.

What You'll Do:Own the full AR cycle — from daily cash application and collections to aging reviews and month-end close — for a company that relies on your accuracy to keep the business moving.

Why You'll Love this RoleThis isn’t a back-office role where you’re just processing transactions. You’ll have real ownership over the AR function, direct relationships with wholesale customers, and the freedom to improve the processes you work with every day. If you’re someone who spots inefficiencies and can’t help but fix them, you’ll thrive here.

✓ Ownership of the full AR cycle

✓ Collaborative, cross-functional team

✓ Direct impact on company cash flow

✓ Room to drive process improvements

✓ Stable, full-time on-site position

✓ Work with global BPO partners

Responsibilities

• Lead collections — proactively follow up on outstanding customer balances before they age
• Apply cash daily and ensure all payments are posted accurately and on time
• Distribute monthly AR statements to wholesale customers
• Review AR aging reports weekly or biweekly to maintain current accounts
• Monitor credit limits and place customers on credit hold when appropriate
• Prepare and invoice freight charges
• Support AR month-end close activities
• Partner with BPO agents in Manila to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Pitch in on additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed

What Success Looks LikeIn your first 90 days and beyond, you’ll be winning when:

• Cash is applied accurately and same-day — zero mystery payments sitting unposted
• Aging balances trend down thanks to your proactive outreach
• Credit controls are enforced consistently, keeping bad debt exposure low
• Your BPO counterparts in Manila feel supported and well-directed
• You’ve already spotted at least one workflow improvement and started on it

Required

What You Bring

• Proven AR experience with hands-on collections and aging management
• Excel fluency
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Sharp attention to detail and the organizational discipline to back it up
• A self-starter mindset — you don’t wait to be told what needs doing

Bonus Points for

• Experience with SalesPad or Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Experience working alongside outsourced accounting or BPO teams

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute: Daniel Island, SC 29492 (Required)