Senior Collections Specialist

Description

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate recording of all cash received from customers that needs to be correctly applied as dictated by the customer and the daily balancing of cash received and posted against the general ledger. Duties include serving as the backup for all team lead functions for cash applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Daily, research and accurately input cash receipts into the customers' accounts and verify that all cash is applied correctly

- Research accounts to clear and discrepancies (short payment/ misapplications) and questions that arise

- Conducts a daily balancing procedure to assure that all cash posting, sales and credit from prior day agrees with the general ledger

- Generates monthly reconciliation of cash received to the general ledger

- Updating complex Excel reports daily and keeping management updated

- Assist team lead in reviewing daily work assigned and moving tasks around as needed to ensure all work is completed on time

- Assists the team lead in training new hires and team members on new tasks

- Assist with periodic third-party audits, providing support documentation

- Assists in enhancement projects such as system testing, automation and any other improvements which need to be implemented

- Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

achelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution with a concentration in Accounting, Finance Business HIGHLY PREFERRED

- Five (5)+ years prior accounts receivable or cash application experience is required

- Collecting on $30m + Fortune 500 level portfolios

- Knowledge of general accounting principles

- Technically skilled to operate in multiple ERP and various systems

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

- Billing background is helpful

- Strong analytical and dispute resolution experience is highly preferred

- Results focused, solves problems while displaying professionalism

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Works effectively with various company systems

- Organized, structured, and assumes responsibility for work assignments

- Works independently

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $31.24/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Alpharetta,GA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.