AR specialist

Overview

A growing organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Associate to support daily AR operations across multiple internal and external systems. The AR Associate is responsible for applying payments, researching and resolving discrepancies, processing refunds, and ensuring billing accuracy and financial record integrity. If you are a detail-oriented professional with AR or accounting experience within the insurance industry apply today!

• Accurately process incoming payments, including lockbox, ACH/wire transfers, remote deposits, and other payment types
• Research and resolve unapplied cash items and account discrepancies using AR reports and accounting systems
• Complete ad-hoc bank entries and other cash-related transactions
• Process refunds and voids while ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation across systems
• Investigate billing discrepancies and maintain strong reconciliation accuracy
• Support account setup updates, billing changes, and customer account transitions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate billing records and timely issue resolution
• Manage AR cases within workflow or CRM tools, ensuring proper documentation and follow-through
• Communicate with customers and internal partners to resolve billing, payment, and account-related inquiries
• Assist with reporting initiatives, special projects, and periodic financial reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and operational efficiencies
• Participate in audits, system updates, and testing initiatives as needed

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 1-2 years of Accounts Receivable or general accounting experience (industry experience required)
• Strong understanding of payment applications, cash posting, refunds, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook; experience with enterprise accounting systems or CRM platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and data accuracy skills
• Ability to analyze complex AR transactions and clearly explain the full lifecycle of a transaction

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.