Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This position focuses on billing accuracy, account follow-up, and maintaining strong customer relationships while supporting day-to-day receivables operations. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep financial records accurate, current, and well organized.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and distribute customer invoices and account statements within required time frames, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

- Review aging reports regularly, follow up on past-due balances, and carry out commercial collection activities with careful attention to detail.

- Communicate with customers regarding account questions, payment status, and billing discrepancies to support timely resolution.

- Reconcile customer accounts, investigate variances, and correct issues to maintain accurate receivable balances.

- Compile accounts receivable reports and provide routine updates to management on outstanding balances and collection progress.

- Maintain organized records of billing activity, customer correspondence, cash activity, and account adjustments in the accounting system.

- Support cash applications and credit card payment processing to ensure receipts are posted correctly and promptly.

- Partner with internal teams to improve receivables workflows, assist with customer account setup, and provide backup support for related accounting tasks such as deposits, tax-exempt documentation, and credit checks. Requirements - Experience in accounts receivable, billing, and cash application functions.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and accounts receivable aging management.

- Ability to reconcile customer accounts and research payment or invoicing discrepancies.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal team interactions.

- Proficiency with accounting software and accurate financial record maintenance.

- Experience handling cash activity and processing credit card transactions.

- High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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