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 Role
This 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 Like
In 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
What You Bring
Required
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)
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- HQ
About Maxwood Furniture
Headquarters Charleston, SC