Accounts Receivable Specialist Denver

Accounts Receivable Specialist

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.

• 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.