Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Overview:

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Denver, Colorado on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on keeping receivables accurate and current through payment application, account reconciliation, discrepancy research, and consistent client follow-up. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to daily AR activity, works well independently, and can help strengthen processes while maintaining reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day accounts receivable operations, including posting payments, updating customer accounts, and supporting account clean-up efforts.

- Reconcile receivable balances, trust-related records, bank transactions, and internal system data to identify and correct inconsistencies.

- Investigate unapplied, misapplied, and aging payments, then determine proper allocation for outstanding balances, including older open items.

- Review banking activity each day and ensure cash receipts and related transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.

- Apply incoming payments according to established priorities, including first-in, first-out handling when appropriate.

- Communicate directly with clients regarding past-due invoices, payment issues, and open balance resolution.

- Create and manage a structured follow-up process for accounts nearing or exceeding 30 days outstanding.

- Maintain real-time tracking of receivables activity so payment application and account status remain current and accurate.

- Support historical research and reconciliation projects to resolve legacy issues and close open accounting questions.

- Contribute to process improvement efforts by helping document procedures and assisting with data-related or system implementation initiatives as needed.

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting function.

- Practical knowledge of cash application, collections follow-up, billing support, and payment discrepancy resolution.

- Experience performing account reconciliations and researching variances across financial records.

- Proficiency with Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and standard formulas.

- Familiarity with Quick Books is preferred.

- Exposure to trust account reconciliation is an advantage.

- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of receivables processes with limited supervision.

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