Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

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.