Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join an insurance-focused team in Dallas, Texas on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling payment activity, resolving account issues, and keeping receivables records accurate in a deadline-driven environment. The role will support day-to-day receivables operations while helping address outstanding balances, cleanup efforts, and reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming payments and ensure funds are recorded and matched to the appropriate customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.

- Perform account reconciliations, identify variances, and research unapplied or mismatched cash transactions to bring balances into alignment.

- Review overdue receivables, examine aging items, and assist with collection follow-up to help reduce outstanding balances.

- Maintain organized records for cash receipts, payment postings, adjustments, and related account activity for audit and reporting purposes.

- Prepare receivables summaries and provide support for month-end close activities, including tracking trends and open items.

- Adhere to established accounting procedures and workflow expectations to ensure timely and consistent processing.

- Contribute to project-based accounts receivable initiatives such as backlog reduction, cleanup assignments, and reconciliation of aged balances.

- Investigate payment exceptions including short payments, over payments, and unresolved cash activity, then coordinate resolution as needed. Requirements - Previous experience in accounts receivable, cash application, billing support, or a related accounting function is preferred.

- Working knowledge of payment posting, account reconciliation, and commercial collections practices.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume transactional work.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or financial systems.

- Ability to organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast-paced setting.

- Clear problem-solving skills for researching discrepancies and resolving outstanding account issues.

- Insurance industry experience is a plus, but not required.

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