Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Cedarburg, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is designed to provide hands-on support, help reduce backlog, and strengthen day-to-day receivables operations in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate brings solid AR expertise, works confidently with limited guidance, and contributes to more efficient and reliable processes.

Responsibilities:

- Create and distribute customer invoices accurately and on schedule to support timely payment collection.

- Apply incoming cash transactions each day and ensure payments are posted to the correct customer accounts.

- Record bank deposits, receipts, and check activity while maintaining precise financial documentation.

- Establish payment arrangements and system records for customer electronic payment methods.

- Investigate underpayments, discrepancies, and short-paid invoices, then follow through to resolution.

- Review current receivables workflows and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

- Set up new customer accounts and confirm required account information is entered correctly.

- Provide broad support across accounts receivable activities, including billing follow-up, cash activity tracking, and aging-related tasks. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Proven ability to manage cash applications, billing activity, and daily receipt processing with accuracy.

- Experience handling commercial collections and reviewing aging reports to support account follow-up.

- Familiarity with setting up customer payment methods, including electronic payment arrangements.

- Background in creating and maintaining new customer account records.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies and help refine accounts receivable processes.

- Comfortable working independently in a manufacturing environment with minimal onboarding.

- Experience with Process Pro or similar ERP/accounting software is preferred.

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