Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Washington in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role is suited for someone who enjoys working with billing, collections, and vendor-related accounting tasks while maintaining strong accuracy in financial records. The ideal candidate will support invoicing, payment follow-up, and administrative accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Gather billing details from internal and external sources to prepare complete and accurate customer invoices on a recurring basis.

- Review entries in the accounting platform to confirm invoice data is correct before invoices are finalized and distributed.

- Monitor outstanding balances, send payment reminders, and communicate with customers to support timely collection of receivables.

- Investigate discrepancies in billing, resolve account issues, and prepare debit or credit adjustments when needed.

- Support 1099 vendor administration by assisting with onboarding documentation, compliance follow-up, and ongoing vendor communication.

- Maintain vendor records in the accounting system with accurate and up-to-date information.

- Process vendor invoices by validating transaction details, coordinating approvals, and preparing payments for disbursement.

- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to obtain complete and timely billing documentation.

- Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the accounting team and contribute to additional assigned tasks as needed. Requirements - 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Hands-on experience with invoicing, billing operations, and commercial collections.

- Working knowledge of cash applications and daily cash activity processing.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

- Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar accounting system.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct billing or payment discrepancies.

- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

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