Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Accounts receivable is often treated as a back-office function, but in SaaS and software-enabled services it directly influences runway, reinvestment capacity, and customer trust. This AR Associate role sits inside a product-led business that combines software with financial services, where billing accuracy and collections discipline are part of delivering on the core promise to customers.
For a SaaS career, the value here is learning how revenue quality is protected after the contract is signed. Work like reconciling discrepancies, analyzing payment trends, and partnering with internal teams builds fluency in operational metrics that matter in subscription and services models—cash conversion, aging, and process reliability. That foundation transfers well into broader finance operations roles such as billing, revenue operations, or FP&A support, where cross-functional coordination is routine.
This position tends to suit professionals who like structured problem-solving and consistent stakeholder communication, especially when outcomes depend on both persistence and tact. It also fits someone early in a SaaS operations path who wants hands-on exposure to the systems, reporting habits, and process improvements that keep recurring revenue businesses healthy.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Foreword
At its core, BasicBlock is designed to get truck drivers paid faster. Period. Our industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road.
Our company is one of the few workplaces where you can experience the drive and ambition of Silicon Valley alongside the friendly and hard-working qualities of the Great Plains. If you join our team, we'll let you take the reins as long as you produce quality work in return. We're a focused and authentic team who puts a priority on ownership and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.
About the position:
We are looking for a hard-working Accounts Receivable Associate to join our growing team. Your duties will include chasing down unpaid invoices and communicating regularly with brokers and carriers to resolve any payment issues. Our mission is to get truck drivers paid faster. Your job is to ensure that we get paid back.
Responsibilities:
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Proactively follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment from brokers and carriers.
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Establish and maintain regular communication with brokers and carriers to resolve any payment issues.
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Accurately track, record, and update payment statuses, addressing any discrepancies.
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Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounts receivable processes and improve cash flow.
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Generate and analyze reports on account balances and payment trends, providing actionable insights.
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Assist in developing strategies to minimize overdue accounts and optimize payment collections.
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Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives within the AR department as needed.
Requirements:
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A strong work ethic and capacity to learn quickly.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve issues effectively.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy in records and data.
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Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to solving problems and meeting deadlines.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying a high level of ownership and responsibility.
- BS degree preferred
Benefits:
- Employee stock options
- Paid time off
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Complimentary caffeine (whatever your brand)
- Weekly team lunches (on us)
BasicBlock is an equal opportunity employer
